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 ‘Pinot Noir’ finish and the final expression to be bottled in his care. … [Read more...] about Willie Cochrane has Retired and Distilled One For The Road
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Ardfin Golf Course Jura
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 Garden which was a loss for the island and its visitors. Some time later plans … [Read more...] about Ardfin Golf Course Jura
Isle of Jura Backdrop for Psychological Thriller
Jura is the backdrop for much of the action in a hard-hitting new psychological thriller about a fragile young woman who steals a baby and flees to the island. Author Marguerite Valentine delved into her experience as a childcare specialist and psychotherapist for the novel, which has launched at Foyles bookshop in Bristol last month. Flori is a successful, attractive young … [Read more...] about Isle of Jura Backdrop for Psychological Thriller
Jura Community Shop Open for Business
On 26th April the residents of Jura gathered to celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished Jura Community Shop. Carol Wright, whose Grandfather John McKechnie started the first Jura Stores, cut the ribbon of the Community shop and gave a fascinating account of the shop’s history. Carol said, “... it is hoped that the enterprise which my Grandfather began over 130 years ago … [Read more...] about Jura Community Shop Open for Business
Jura Community Store Opening at Easter
I have never seen so many builders at work in the centre of Craighouse as we did this week. The reason for all this is that the old Jura Stores building is undergoing a huge renovation. The only things that were left standing were the outside walls. All this is part of the community buyout of the only shop on the island, which took place last year. The Antlers, the café across … [Read more...] about Jura Community Store Opening at Easter