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The Scottish Isle of Jura off the west coast of Scotland

Visiting The Corryvreckan Whirlpool from Jura

March 2, 2017 by Ron 5 Comments

Isle of Scarba and Corryvreckan

In the north of the Isle of Jura, between the Isle of Scarba and Jura, is the Corryvreckan Whirlpool. Corryvreckan is the third largest of these natural phenomenons and can be a spectacular sight to see. The dangerous currents, standing waves and sudden calm waters between the two islands of Jura … [Read more...]

Filed Under: See and Do Tagged With: boat trip, corryvreckan, islay sea adventures, scarba, venture west, walking

Willie Cochrane has Retired and Distilled One For The Road

August 31, 2016 by Ron 9 Comments

Jura Whisky’s celebrated Distillery Manager Willie Cochrane has just retired after an incredible 39 year career. To mark his contribution to the distillery, community and the industry itself, Jura today releases ‘One For The Road’: a limited edition 22 year old single malt, complete with exceptional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Whisky and Distillery Tagged With: Jura Distillery, One for the Road, whisky, Willie Cochrane

Ardfin Golf Course Jura

November 6, 2015 by Ron 5 Comments

An article was published in "today's golfer", a website about golf and everything related, about the new Ardfin Golf Course on the Ardfin Estate on Jura, the estate which was bought by Australian millionaire Greg Coffey in November 2010. Shortly after he bought the estate he closed down Jura House … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ardfin, Golf course, Greg Coffey

Jura Time Machine development campaign

June 9, 2015 by Ron Leave a Comment

After Jura’s award-winning oral history project of 2012-14, the community of Jura is on the threshold of an exciting digital expansion that could see more of their local knowledge and rich historical records being shared online. The Jura Development Trust are exploring the options for pulling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: time machine

Replacement Ferry Between Islay and Jura

May 1, 2015 by Ron Leave a Comment

Work brought me to Jura this morning and as I drove into Port Askaig I noticed a different ferry than the usual one. The "Eilean Dhiura" is undergoing maintenance and the MV Eigg, the replacement ferry from Calmac, is now running the service. The MV Eigg is the oldest ferry in the fleet, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ferry Tagged With: feolin, Port Askaig

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AvatarThis website, formerly known as Jura Info, is run by Ron from the Isle of Islay. I frequently visit Jura and post my pictures, news and other info here. Thanks for visiting.




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