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END OF AN ERA…
All of us at the Ullapool News were saddened to hear of the death of Jimmy Lavelle.

Jimmy was our printer for many, many years until 2017 when ill health forced him to retire.  Jimmy really loved being involved with the paper and was a great asset to the team. He was a larger than life, ebullient character who will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
Our sincere condolences go to Jimmy’s children,
Michael, Mary, Kenny, John and Tony and their extended families. Son John is carrying on the Lavelle connection with the paper.

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Hector 250 – commemorating the departure of the emigrant ship Hector from Lochbroom sailing to Pictou, Canada, 250 years ago.

7 July Loch Broom Community Council Official Welcome to visitors from Canada, and to descendants of the Hector Passengers.

7 July MV Shearwater Historical cruise

7 July Ceilidh Ullapool Village Hall 8.30pm

7 & 8 July Clachan Church Open for visitors.

7, 8, 9 July Ullapool Museum Open

8 July Ullapool Coastal Rowing Club will take visitors out on the loch.

8 July Ullapool Museum Talk ‘Deconstructing Emigration Cultural Identities ‘  7pm ticketed

Lochbroom Car trail leaflet available

New Permanent Outside display board

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Highland Comfort Scheme agreement increase

Most Comfort Scheme operators who had a 3 year agreement in place with the Highland Council to provide public convenience facilities found the scheme beneficial and wish to renew their agreements.

The news that there will be an increase of Comfort Scheme providers for the next 3 years is welcomed by visitors and residents.   Locations of the current Comfort Schemes can be found at www.highland.gov.uk/publictoilets.

Local businesses and organisations can still register for this scheme.

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Nessie story resurfaces after 90 years

£1.5 million investment reimagines the Loch Ness story with brand new immersive experience for new generation
The wait is finally over for global tourists to the Highlands and Monster spotters, as the newly imagined Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit near Inverness will officially open its doors on Saturday 10th June.
The Loch Ness Centre, located at one of Scotland’s most famous tourist destinations, is nearing completion following a major refurbishment by Continuum Attractions, following its take over earlier this year. £1.5m has been invested in a full upgrade to enhance the visitor experience, allowing people to explore the legend and myths of Loch Ness through immersive tours and also via trips aboard the attraction’s famous research vessel, Deepscan.
Guests will become part of the Centre’s ongoing Quest with regular updates on all the latest news, developments, and Nessie sightings. The attraction is investing in support for Loch Ness Exploration teams to help ensure the search continues for a new generation.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the famous sighting of Nessie, by Aldie Mackay, in 1933 which catapulted Scotland, Loch Ness, and its monster phenomenon into hearts and minds across the world. The ‘Monster Spotted’ headline went global, launching Loch Ness centre stage into worlds media and attracting visits from around the world. A media frenzy ensued, just one real story celebrated at the new Loch Ness Centre.

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Closer to Home: –

The hill path from Dundonnell to An Teallach has been earmarked, by Mountaineering Scotland and Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland, for investment from the ‘Its up to us’ fundraising appeal.  The £300,000 restoration project will address decades of erosion caused by the cumulative impact of increased human activity and the extremes of Scottish weather. An Teallach is a clear example of a popular mountain path on privately owned land with no government funding currently available.

Visit www.save mountain paths.scot to find out more and follow all the latest campaigns news using te hashtags: #ItsUptoUs and #SaveMountainPaths

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