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
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Meeting about Six New Crofts on Jura
Drew Ratter, Convener of the Crofters Commission, visited Jura last week accompanied by local Area Commissioner Cllr Robin Currie, where the two men attended a meeting to discuss the creation of six new crofts on the Rily-Smith’s Ardfin estate. Ratter told the Ileach: 'The meeting was very well attended, particularly by young couples and families. I have found the whole Jura … [Read more...] about Meeting about Six New Crofts on Jura