Housekeeping are at your beck and call should you need them. On our arrival, after a warm welcome from Catriona, we were thoughtfully provided with all the basics we might initially need, from bread and milk, to a basket of fruit, bottles of wine, Jura whisky and breakfast for the next morning (the breakfast, not the wine and whisky). Most views from the property look out over Craighouse, its jetty and towards a cluster of islands in the Souind of Jura known collectively as the Small Isles.
From here you can marvel at the ever-changing colours over the sea as the sun rises or sets. The master bedroom offers beautiful views over the bay at Craighouse, as do the two living areas on the second floor above. On the first floor of the accommodation there are four double bedrooms, all en suite. In short, the accommodation is perfectly in keeping with the island. And, if that wasn’t enough, there’s also Archie, the resident suit of armour in the living area, and purportedly a ghost underneath the farmhouse dining table in the kitchen. Jura Lodge is lavishly adorned with antlers on the walls and with various quirks, from the unlucky 13th step to the wooden seagull in one of the bedrooms that, if you rub it, will bring you luck for the duration of your stay. The moment we arrived on the island, after the 5-minute ferry crossing from Port Askaig to Feolin, we were greeted by three red deer peering down upon us as we travelled along what must surely be the UK‘s bumpiest A-road.Īfter a short drive along this single track, we reached the island’s only significant settlement of Craighouse, home to the island’s one shop, one distillery, one hotel (and pub/campsite/petrol station) and one very unique lodge. Furthermore, we had the privilege of staying in the beautifully stylish Jura Lodge, next door to the Isle of Jura Distillery in Craighouse. We were blessed with weather not usually associated with Scotland but, for the week we have been away, we have enjoyed glorious sunshine and blue skies more reminiscent of a holiday in the Mediterranean than the west coast of Scotland. From there, it was a short drive and a ferry crossing before reaching Jura. Our first glimpse of the island and its three Paps was just before touching down on our flight from Glasgow to Islay. Jura, believed to originate from the Norse ‘Island of the Deer’ is a walkers’ paradise with the Paps of Jura being the main destination.We have just returned from an utterly unique and memorable stay on the remote Scottish island of Jura.
Considered one of Scotland’s last wildernesses with the population of around 200 out-numbered by over 5000 deer. If you’re looking to see more wildlife than you do people, Jura is for you. Islay also has a unique sea faring heritage, and many fascinating archaeological sites from standing stones, forts and duns to Finlaggan, the headquarters of the Lord of the Isles. Take a tour at your most loved, or all nine to create a real unique experience you’ll never forget. The island’s main features are undoubtedly the single malt whisky distilleries, which are sought after the world over. Islay is famed for its friendly locals, smoky whiskies, overwintering geese and miles of sandy beaches. Home to a vast variety of birds and wildlife, big unblemished skies and, of course, world famous distilleries, these islands are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and will either have you relaxing with the peace and quiet, tapping your toes to traditional music or tantalizing your taste buds with quality local produce. The spectacular beaches and mesmerising wilderness of the Inner Hebridean islands of Islay and Jura will fill you with joy and enrich your life.
The island’s distinctive peaks, the Paps of Jura, offer fantastic hillwalking and one thing you’re sure to see when you visit Jura is the wonderful wildlife, such as red deer and wild goats. The deer population by contrast numbers between 6,000 and 7,000. Jura is the eighth largest Scottish island and yet only around 200 people live here.
In contrast, the mountainous, wild and sparsely populated island of Jura has a rugged and remote appeal. Enjoy an outdoor adventure on Islay, with fantastic walking, cycling, golf, horse riding and kayaking on offer. Islay has a varied geology which in turn gives rise to a diverse range of natural habitats from moorland to peat bogs. There’s plenty for kids to do too, and Islay is a great place for an active family holiday in Scotland. With miles of sandy beaches, outstanding Scottish wildlife and a rich Highland heritage, there’s so much to see and do on Islay. Islay has a place in the heart of every whisky lover, but it’s not just the world-class distilleries that draw visitors to this beautiful, fertile and fascinating inner Hebridean island.
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