First there were merely plans, then the passenger ferry between Craighouse and Tayvallich started and now there is a website. It seems that the whole operation is well embedded into the island community and people probably no longer accept it when the ferry would stop after the trial period of three years. And who can blame them, the awarded ferry service makes the island … [Read more...] about Jura Passenger Ferry Website
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The Antlers – Bistro Restaurant Craighouse Jura
Update January 2016Sharon Hoverty is now running the Antlers and will reopen March 2017.The Antlers Opening times are: Monday to Sunday 10:00am to 4.00pm. Open for coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch and delicious cakes. Evening Meals: Friday 6.30pm – 8.30pm - booking essential. Takeaway available Wednesday from 6.30pm – 7.30pm Bookings taken for other evenings (minimum 8 … [Read more...] about The Antlers – Bistro Restaurant Craighouse Jura
Big Brother is Stalking You
When George Orwell wrote his book 1948 in Barnhill, in the far north of Jura, he couldn't have guessed that the house he wrote his famous novel in would become a pilgrimage destination for his fan's, let alone being the subject of stalking, something he wrote about in his book. And that's exactly what happens with this very remote holiday destination which can be rented from … [Read more...] about Big Brother is Stalking You
Jura in the Old Days
Gavin, a reader of the Jura Blog, sent me a link to a remarkable Jura related website which turned out to be a highly interesting resource. The website is hosted at rootsweb and is a treat for genealogists and others. The pages are created by Susan M. Rumble and are about her family tree which contains information personally researched. These pages also include research gifted … [Read more...] about Jura in the Old Days
Jura Ferry Awarded
The new Jura passenger ferry service has won a gold award at the annual Argyll & Bute Excellence Awards in the “Vibrant Communities” category. Members of the Jura Initiative at the Edge team and Jura Development Trust were invited to attend, and received a commemorative plaque, a gold certificate and a cheque for £500 to spend on their project.The Jura Ferry … [Read more...] about Jura Ferry Awarded