The winter in this part of Scotland has been unusually cold with many days of snow and frosty nights. The gales that usually batter the island in the winter took a detour and what was left were a lot of sunny and crisp winter days. The Paps of Jura have been covered in snow for most of the winter and this situation hasn't changed so far. A friend visited the island on one of … [Read more...] about Isle of Jura Winter Scenes
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Craighouse Jura in 1817 from the Canmore Database
I'm a big fan of old images and postcards and one of the best resources comes from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). It's a mouth full, I know, but there is lots to be found as well. The site has several collections and the one I'm most fascinated of is the Canmore Database. The best explanation for the contents of the Canmore … [Read more...] about Craighouse Jura in 1817 from the Canmore Database
Jura According to Modern Writers
I found an interesting article in the Times Online about the Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat programme and the differences between the circumstances Orwell lived and worked in and the writers that join the programme and settle in the Jura Lodge, next to the Distillery in Craighouse. It's like Clive James wrote in his essay The All of Orwell, "To write like him, you need a life … [Read more...] about Jura According to Modern Writers
Grahame Petit Preparing Jura Venison
In May I wrote about the opening of the Antlers restaurant on Jura. The restaurant, located in Craighouse next to the Jura Distillery, is run by Grahame Petit and Steve Prust. Much to my surprise Grahame's daughter Becky added a wee comment to that blog post and she wrote that she liked the food because it is her dads business. Over the last years I have met Grahame a couple of … [Read more...] about Grahame Petit Preparing Jura Venison
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