Poolewe
| Poolewe Gaelic: Poll Iù | |
| Ross-shire | |
|---|---|
 View over Poolewe from Cliff Hill | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NG857807 |
| Location: | 57°45’55"N, 5°36’14"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 230 |
| Post town: | Achnasheen |
| Postcode: | IV22 |
| Dialling code: | 01445 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Highland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Ross, Skye and Lochaber |
Poolewe is a village on the wild, west coast of Ross-shire, found about 20 miles south-west of Ullapool as the crow flies but much more by road or by sea. It is a tiny, neat village snuggled in the sheltered haven of Loch Ewe where the curt River Ewe, joins the sea. Close by is Inverewe Garden, renowned world-wide for its subtropical plants. The village is picturesquely situated surrounded by mountains and the sea.
Poolewe has a relatively warm climate for its latitude, thanks to the Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream produces an almost sub-tropical climate at times; Inverewe Garden could not exist without it. While the winter in Poolewe is generally cold and wet, the maritime location means that it receives only a few days of snow a year. The Northern Lights are visible on occasion depending on the weather and time of year, though winter is best.
The village has an indoor heated swimming pool, a coffee shop, several hotels and a local shop. Most of the arts events in the area take place in Poolewe Village hall as well as the village markets.