For those travelling to Jura with the Passenger Ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouse I'd like to point out a handy PDF which has all the necessary information and timetables to book your crossing from the mainland directly to Craighouse and back. This is for people, foot passengers, who do NOT travel … [Read more...]
Replacement Ferry Between Islay and Jura
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...]
Jura Passenger Ferry to Run in 2012
John Potts, chairman of the Isle of Jura Development Trust wrote the following article for the Ileach. The Directors of Jura Development Trust are disappointed that the continuation of the Craighouse to Tayvallich Passenger Ferry service which is of massive economic benefit to the Isle of Jura and … [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...]
Council doesn’t grant Funds for Jura Passenger Ferry
When I read the sad news about the Jura Passenger Ferry on Friday I Tweeted "Bugger... No funding for Jura Passenger Ferry". The Jura Passenger Ferry service between Tayvallich and Craighouse, operated by the Isle of Jura Development Trust, won't sail due to a loss of necessary funding. The funds to … [Read more...]