The Isle of Jura

The Isle of Jura is a small island off the west coast of Scotland. Jura is currently home to around 180 people and 6000 deer.

Jura's stunning scenery is dominated by The Paps of Jura - three conical quartzite mountains - in the south of the island. To the north of the island lies the notorious Corryvreckan Whirlpool.

At almost thirty miles long and seven miles wide, Jura is the third largest of the islands of Argyll, yet the majority of the island is uninhabited. The main village of Craighouse lies in the south east of the island in the shelter of Small Isles Bay.

Today the prospect of peace and serenity far from the bustle of modern-day life has appealed to many over the years. In fact it was this remoteness which first attracted George Orwell to Jura where he wrote '1984' from Barnhill in the north of the island.

For more information on Jura take a look at some of these Jura websites:

Jura Hotel - providing comfortable accomodation in a spectacular setting.

Isle of Jura Distillery - sample the virtual delights of Isle of Jura whisky.

The Isle of Jura - a wealth of information on Jura's history, wildlife, people and much more from the Feolin Centre.

Isle of Jura Development Trust - all the latest news from Jura including property for sale, accomodation, and travel information.