6 March 2026 Issue 2668 © ULLAPOOL NEWS
Scottish Junior Sous Chef Recognised with a Rising Star Award
On Monday 23 February, at an awards presentation held at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu on Fleet Street, London, Fin MacDonald, Junior Sous Chef at The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool, Ross-shire, was presented with a Rising Star Award by the National Restaurant Awards.
On receiving his award, Fin said: “I didn’t think for one minute that I’d be presented with an award, let alone a Rising Star Award from the National Restaurant Awards. I’m a little lost for words, if I’m being perfectly honest. But I’d really like to thank Robert Hicks and Helen Chalmers, the owners of The Dipping Lugger, and my head chef, David Smith, for supporting me and helping me grow as a chef.
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Seed Swap starts!
“The Germinator “ is back. Yes, Ullapool Seed Swap is on again at Ullapool Library from Monday 2nd – Friday 13 March.
This year the Swap has a new leader, Noelle Pierce, with Rosie taking a step back from all the organising.
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West Shore Street boardwalk and resurfacing has been completed. With thanks to the Highland Council and Ullapool Harbour Trust.
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A new novel by Moray writer Euan Martin, Alves-based Moray playwright, Euan Martin, has released his first novel. Entitled Funeral Party, it is described as a “dark comedy”, and the story follows the fortunes of a group of old friends who have formed a secret society with the aim of helping each other achieve a satisfactory death. (On sale in the Ceilidh Place bookshop – moved spaces to the old Parlour within the C Place.)
Euan was a regular visitor to Ullapool with performances in the Macphail Theatre with The Right Lines company.
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Scottish Junior Sous Chef Recognised with a Rising Star Award
On Monday 23 February, at an awards presentation held at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu on Fleet Street, London, Fin MacDonald, Junior Sous Chef at The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool, Ross-shire, was presented with a Rising Star Award by the National Restaurant Awards.
On receiving his award, Fin said: “I didn’t think for one minute that I’d be presented with an award, let alone a Rising Star Award from the National Restaurant Awards. I’m a little lost for words, if I’m being perfectly honest. But I’d really like to thank Robert Hicks and Helen Chalmers, the owners of The Dipping Lugger, and my head chef, David Smith, for supporting me and helping me grow as a chef.
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Seed Swap starts!
“The Germinator “ is back. Yes, Ullapool Seed Swap is on again at Ullapool Library from Monday 2nd – Friday 13 March.
This year the Swap has a new leader, Noelle Pierce, with Rosie taking a step back from all the organising.
*****
West Shore Street boardwalk and resurfacing has been completed. With thanks to the Highland Council and Ullapool Harbour Trust.
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A new novel by Moray writer Euan Martin, Alves-based Moray playwright, Euan Martin, has released his first novel. Entitled Funeral Party, it is described as a “dark comedy”, and the story follows the fortunes of a group of old friends who have formed a secret society with the aim of helping each other achieve a satisfactory death. (On sale in the Ceilidh Place bookshop – moved spaces to the old Parlour within the C Place.)
Euan was a regular visitor to Ullapool with performances in the Macphail Theatre with The Right Lines company.
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