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A New Golf Course on Jura

September 9, 2012 by Ron 2 Comments

When Greg Coffey, 41 and worth nearly half a billion pounds, bought the Ardfin Estate on Jura he closed the popular Jura House Walled Garden and sealed off the entrance by closing the gap in the wall. Later the welcome sign ended up on a fire at bonfire night. Many regular visitors of the island were left disappointed and some were downright angry about the closure. That's all … [Read more...] about A New Golf Course on Jura

The Sad Story of Jura House Garden

February 22, 2012 by Ron 14 Comments

I think a word of warning is necessary before you read this article because it's not going to leave you any happier, in fact I think when you're done reading you are probably just as upset as I am. Why, you might wonder? What can be so terrible on this Jura Blog to upset you. After all, the Island is a wee bit of heaven, its inhabitants are friendly, the landscape is … [Read more...] about The Sad Story of Jura House Garden

Ardlussa House Garden Weekend Openings

June 15, 2011 by Ron Leave a Comment

Ardlussa House at the north end of the Isle of Jura will be opening its garden and woodland walks for a couple of weekends in June to raise money for Small Isles Primary School on Jura.Last weekend the garden was open for the first time and it will be open again on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June from 1-4pm. The house has just over an acre of walled garden cultivated by … [Read more...] about Ardlussa House Garden Weekend Openings

Jura’s Ardfin Estate For Sale

July 12, 2010 by Ron 3 Comments

Dave, owner of a holiday house on Jura, sent me a link to the website of www.struttandparker.com where you can find information about Ardfin Estate, which is currently for sale, for more than £3,500,000. If you can spare the money you get one of the most beautiful estates in Scotland, in a superb location, including beautiful gardens, Jura House, a stunning coastline, farms, … [Read more...] about Jura’s Ardfin Estate For Sale

Meeting about Six New Crofts on Jura

November 4, 2008 by Ron Leave a Comment

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

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