27 February 2026 Issue 2667 © ULLAPOOL NEWS
The Finalists have been announced for Independent Bookshop of the Year…
Across the UK and Ireland, 76 bookshops have been selected as regional and country finalists for The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year, the largest cohort in the prize’s history.
It has just been announced that Ullapool Bookshop, Wester Ross has been selected as a Regional and Country Finalist for Scotland.
The regional and country winners will be announced on Tuesday 10th March.
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West Coast Delicatessen
It is with a heavy heart and great regret that we announce the closure of West Coast Delicatessen. In light of the recent passing of our beloved Shan, we have made the difficult decision that it is time to close this chapter.
For 14 wonderful years, this deli has been our second home, and you have been our extended family. We want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support, your kindness, and the many memories we’ve shared.
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Weather for Tuesday 17th Feb – Monday 23rd Feb
Max temp 9.8C = 50F Min temp -2.2C = 28F
We had a windy and cold start to the period. It was dry and sunny.
Gradually the temperature picked up, the rain arrived and we got the weather set up we are used to at this time. Wet and windy. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday saw some significant heavy rainfall.
SB
**Around the village the crocuses and snowdrops are in full bloom and the daffs are starting to come through…. Beautiful to see…! Eds
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The Finalists have been announced for Independent Bookshop of the Year…
Across the UK and Ireland, 76 bookshops have been selected as regional and country finalists for The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year, the largest cohort in the prize’s history.
It has just been announced that Ullapool Bookshop, Wester Ross has been selected as a Regional and Country Finalist for Scotland.
The regional and country winners will be announced on Tuesday 10th March.
*****
West Coast Delicatessen
It is with a heavy heart and great regret that we announce the closure of West Coast Delicatessen. In light of the recent passing of our beloved Shan, we have made the difficult decision that it is time to close this chapter.
For 14 wonderful years, this deli has been our second home, and you have been our extended family. We want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support, your kindness, and the many memories we’ve shared.
*****
Weather for Tuesday 17th Feb – Monday 23rd Feb
Max temp 9.8C = 50F Min temp -2.2C = 28F
We had a windy and cold start to the period. It was dry and sunny.
Gradually the temperature picked up, the rain arrived and we got the weather set up we are used to at this time. Wet and windy. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday saw some significant heavy rainfall.
SB
**Around the village the crocuses and snowdrops are in full bloom and the daffs are starting to come through…. Beautiful to see…! Eds
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