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Extract from the Ullapool Travel Guides:
ULLAPOOL
, the northwest's principal centre of population, was founded at the height of the herring boom in 1788 by the British Fisheries Society, on a sheltered arm of land jutting into Loch Broom. The grid-plan town is still an important fishing centre, though the
ferry
link to Stornoway on Lewis means that in high season its personality is practically swamped by visitors. Even so, it's still a hugely appealing place and a good base for exploring the northwest Highlands. Regular
buses
run from here to Inverness and Durness, while there's an early-morning run through to the remote train station at Lairg...
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