Ardlussa House at the north end of the Isle of Jura will be opening its garden and woodland walks for a couple of weekends in June to raise money for Small Isles Primary School on Jura. Last weekend the garden was open for the first time and it will be open again on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Update on Jura House Garden
Let me start by saying that I know just as little as most people do about Jura House Gardens but recently I found out from people I met on Jura and Islay that they weren't aware of the situation with the gardens at all. Fact is that the Jura House Gardens have been closed "until further notice". So … [Read more...]
New Jura Video – Corran Sands and Paps of Jura
When I was on Jura early May we spent quite some time at the Corran Sands. There are several ways to access this beautiful beach and I always like the stretch of beach near the airstrip the best. The views from this part of the beach to Craighouse, the Small Isles Bay and the Paps are breathtaking. … [Read more...]
Jura Passenger Ferry Saved
Jura Fast Ferry Service awarded ‘one off’ funding from Argyll and Bute Council. Argyll and Bute Council has agreed to give the Jura Development Trust £24,000 to keep the passenger ferry service between Jura and Tayvallich operational for summer 2011. The money is a one off until the findings of … [Read more...]