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The masterpiece that killed George Orwell

November 14, 2009 by Ron Leave a Comment

There is a very interesting article in the online Guardian, written by Robert McCrum, about George Orwell, the writer responsible for the novel 1984, which is written in the north of Jura at Barnhill. A quote from the intro text: "Here, Robert McCrum tells the compelling story of Orwell's torturous stay on the island where the author, close to death and beset by creative … [Read more...] about The masterpiece that killed George Orwell

Jura According to Modern Writers

October 10, 2009 by Ron Leave a Comment

I found an interesting article in the Times Online about the Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat programme and the differences between the circumstances Orwell lived and worked in and the writers that join the programme and settle in the Jura Lodge, next to the Distillery in Craighouse. It's like Clive James wrote in his essay The All of Orwell, "To write like him, you need a life … [Read more...] about Jura According to Modern Writers

John Burnside’s Month on the Isle of Jura

November 23, 2008 by Ron Leave a Comment

Earlier I wrote about the Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat. The 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 Isle of Jura. Each selected writer receives a month’s exclusive use of the luxurious distillery lodge, a bursary and travel expenses. In the first article I quoted an … [Read more...] about John Burnside’s Month on the Isle of Jura

Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat

September 27, 2008 by Ron Leave a Comment

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

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This website, formerly known as Jura Info, is run by Ron, former resident on the Isle of Islay. I frequently visit Jura and post my pictures, news and other info here. Thanks for visiting.


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