Jura is a small island, inhabited by a little over 200 people and therefore not an island with as many large festivals as its neighbouring islands of Islay and Mull. But the festivals and events that they do have matter very much and are worth looking out for. Below is a listing of the confirmed events for 2014. For the very fit athletes there is the annual Isle of Jura Fell … [Read more...] about Isle of Jura Annual Events
Events
Jura Wildlife and Art Celebrated
Music and nature are set to come together this autumn on Jura, with an exciting event celebrating the remarkable art and wildlife of the island. Song Birds/Bird Songs will take place on October 11, and will include a whole day of talks, walks, films, and music, all with a natural theme. There will be art workshops and children’s poetry writing sessions as well as birding walks … [Read more...] about Jura Wildlife and Art Celebrated
Jura Music Festival 27th – 29th September
September 27th - 29th sees Jura celebrate its 20th Music festival. There have been some fantastic acts over the years to grace the small, intimate stage of the Craighouse village hall including Dougie Maclean, Blazin Fiddles, Karen Matheson, and Manran to name a few. The festival has also prided itself in showcasing the up and coming stars of the folk scene with performances … [Read more...] about Jura Music Festival 27th – 29th September
Sound of Jura Presents Blood Relatives and Ewan MacPherson Trio
Sound of Jura’s season of live music continues on 16 August with Glaswegian indie pop outfit Blood Relatives and musician’s musician, Ewan MacPherson and his trio. Blood Relatives were a big hit at this years prestigious Go North showcase festival in Inverness, their intelligent and danceable music combines great songwriting sensibility, in the best traditions of great Scottish … [Read more...] about Sound of Jura Presents Blood Relatives and Ewan MacPherson Trio
Jura Whisky Festival Video
A few weeks ago the Isle of Jura Distillery celebrated their 50th Anniversary of the distillery re-opening during the Islay Festival week. As you can see it was a great day enjoyed by many! … [Read more...] about Jura Whisky Festival Video