The only road on Jura, from Feolin to "Road End" beyond Ardlussa, is never far from the southern and eastern shore of the Island. The sea in the south is called "The Sound of Islay" and the sea between the Isle of Jura and Kintyre on the mainland is called "The Sound of Jura". The distance between … [Read more...]
Jura Passenger Ferry returns for full summer service
The Jura Passenger Ferry started its summer timetable on Thursday 5 April 2012. The service runs between Craighouse on the Isle of Jura and Tayvallich on the west coast of mainland Argyll. Transport Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council are funding the service following a surge of public support for … [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...]
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