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PICTURES: 'Magical' Ullapool Christmas tree festival returns with Church of Scotland hosting quirky event


By Iona M.J. MacDonald

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Ullapool Christmas tree festival returns with over 40 unique trees.

Starfish in a Fairtree, and Blessings tree.
Starfish in a Fairtree, and Blessings tree.

The festival is running until December 9, from noon to 6pm, at the Church of Scotland on Mill Street, Ullapool.

The event was put together by Mike Newman and Church of Scotland minister, Rev Heidi Hercus.

Beach tree by Ullapool Sea Savers.
Beach tree by Ullapool Sea Savers.
Building–block christmas tree, "Holly" tree, and Sunflowers tree.
Building–block christmas tree, "Holly" tree, and Sunflowers tree.

The unique and imaginative trees are made by locals and community groups.

Starfish in a Fairtree
Starfish in a Fairtree
Ribbon tree, and Christmas Dance tree.
Ribbon tree, and Christmas Dance tree.

Rev Hercus, minister of Ullapool and Lochbroom Church of Scotland, said:"We have over 40 trees of various themes from individuals and community groups.

"It is a magical display and we love welcoming all ages and stages to experience the joy the festival brings! We are on until December 9. Late night Friday and Saturday!"

Beach tree, and Baby Creel Tree.
Beach tree, and Baby Creel Tree.
Sunflower tree.
Sunflower tree.

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The Peace tree, and Cats Proetction tree.
The Peace tree, and Cats Proetction tree.
NC500 tree, Made in Ardindrean tree, and the Magic of Harry Potter tree.
NC500 tree, Made in Ardindrean tree, and the Magic of Harry Potter tree.
"Holly" tree.
"Holly" tree.
A Tree with a Twist, and Quacking Christmas Tree.
A Tree with a Twist, and Quacking Christmas Tree.
Ribbon tree and Christmas Dance tree.
Ribbon tree and Christmas Dance tree.

Amongst those taking part are:

Creative Hands

Ullapool Fairtrade Group

Forget-me-not Café

Unlimited Colour Company

St Mary’s Episcopal Church

Ullapool Fire & Light

The New Broom (Ullapool Community Trust)

Lochbroom & Ullapool Parish Church

Ullapool Royal British Legion

Ullapool Super Kids

Serve Our Seniors, Ullapool

Ullapool High School

The Dolphin Group

The Seaforth

Ullapool Bookshop

Lochbroom House

Hairport

Ullapool Primary School + Nursery Classes

Ullapool Seasavers


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