What to do and see in Ullapool, Scotland: The Best Shopping

Two galleries and a Sculpture garden set on the beautiful peninsular of Rhue, three miles north of Ullapool. The east gallery exhibits landscape paintings by James Hawkins, the west gallery has a changing exhibition program of artists from the UK and Europe.

Please note that because of the Covid-19 pandemic we have had to instigate a number changes to keep us all safe. Currently our toilets are closed and new arrangements within the gallery mean we cannot accept pet dogs at present. We are practising one metre plus social distancing with all appropriate mitigations in place. Please follow all instructions on and within the building. We are sorry to impose restrictions but we must keep each other safe. Lael Crafts Gallery shows a wide selection of some of the best local and Scottish arts and crafts. Tweeds and textiles, wood and weaving, prints and paintings, jewellery, ceramics, sea glass and silver, pens and baskets; to name just a few. Serving traditional coffee roasted in the Cairngorms and ground to your order along with tea and hot chocolate, scrummy cakes and bakes. Set in wooded surrounding s we are just 10 miles south of Ullapool, on the A835, two miles north of A835/A832 Braemore Junction. Don't drive by - drop in!

Recently named as one of the best galleries in Scotland off the beaten track by The List magazine. WE ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF COVID-19 (coronavirus). Please check our website for future programme dates.

Ullapool Saturday Market is a food, crafts and collectibles market operating from the end of March/beginning of April until the end of September/early October. Operated by local small businesses, the market is visited by locals and tourists alike, whether visiting Ullapool village or passing through on the way to the Islands from Ullapool Ferry port.

Ullapool Market is a small market held every Saturday in the picturesque village of Ullapool. The market takes place in the centre of the village a short walk from the shore and ferry port and within reach of plenty of other places to shop, eat and drink. Ullapool Market traders are all from small, independent businesses in the local area and include professional Artists, Crafters, Food producers and suppliers. We welcome visitors and locals to come and browse the lovely range of products, whether to buy supplies of a favourite products, treat yourself, get a gift for a loved one or buy a fabulous piece for your home. We may be small, but we have a great selection of products.

A unique collection of quality pottery to use and enjoy, each piece is entirely made and freehand painted by exceptionally skilled carftspeople. Visitors are welcome to look round the pottery and watch whatever processes are going on. Our shop has many one-off pieces as well as our range of gifts, table and cookware.