Ullapool looks like a natural fit for the shore of Loch Broom, but the town was actually planned and built from scratch in 1788 — designed by one of Britain's greatest engineers.
A town built to order for the herring trade
Before 1788, Ullapool was little more than a hamlet of around 20 households. The British Fisheries Society chose the site for a new herring port and commissioned Thomas Telford to lay it out on a regular grid plan, aiming to create a spacious, orderly town rather than a cluster of fishing cottages.
Boom, bust, and a harbour that's still working
The herring boom that justified the town's creation peaked and then collapsed from the 1830s through overfishing, but Ullapool's harbour recovered under later owners and today it's still a working fishing port as well as the main ferry link to Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Ullapool's history is built on herring quotas and harbour plans, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of the Highlands and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Ullapool and the rest of the Highlands included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Ullapool?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What's unusual about how Ullapool was built?
It was purpose-built in 1788 by the British Fisheries Society as a herring port, laid out by the engineer Thomas Telford on a planned grid.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Ullapool?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Ullapool addresses.
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