It's probably the time of year that people return from their summer holidays and start posting on their websites or blogs about their whereabouts. Today I found another report about Jura from a family who arrived by boat in the Small Isles Bay and spent some time on the island. It's interesting, specially for people who own a boat, to read what facilities Jura has when you … [Read more...] about Boat Trip to Jura
Travel Reports
There is no Place like Islay and Jura
I found an interesting report today from Moira Kerr who used to live on Scotland's west coast and moved back to England, back to a midge-free place to live and closer to city life. Back then they had the feeling that they wouldn't miss the place but things turned out to be different. A quote from her report: Those endless sunny days which blessed our new abode in the … [Read more...] about There is no Place like Islay and Jura
Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat
I found a very interesting travel report today which is related to the Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat, organised by the Scottish Book Trust. To understand what it's all about here is a quote from the Trusts' website: "Scottish Book Trust and Isle of Jura malt whisky are working together to offer writers the opportunity to spend a month living and writing on the idyllic island … [Read more...] about Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat
Jura Travel Report
I found an interesting travel report today from the Moray Mountaineering Club who made a trip to Jura in an attempt to climb the Paps. There are a few nice pictures in the article and there is a link to more pictures on Flickr. About the journey they write: "On this occasion many people chose the new small boat (12 seater) service from the picturesque harbour at Tayvallich, to … [Read more...] about Jura Travel Report
Jura Travel Report from “Down Under”
A writer from the Sydney Morning Herald, Saska Graville, visited the Isle of Jura and was a guest in Jura Lodge. Today the writer published his article online and it's an interesting account of his trip. From what I read the writer is very fascinated about the island and the fact that there is only one pub, one distillery, one road, one village and one Jura Lodge but thousands … [Read more...] about Jura Travel Report from “Down Under”