Whilst learning about herring recently, and how important they were to Ullapool historically

Blog 19 June 2025

Huge thanks to Seafood Superhero Stephen Couper for getting us a few fresh fillets for some of the kids to try. Here are a few pics of some trying them, and the feedback (and empty plate!) suggests they were very popular.

Traditionally in oats seemed to be a winner. Does anyone else have good (or bad) memories of the herring, and what were your favourite ways to eat them?