
Jura lies a short ferry across from the flat, green, gentle island of Islay. Jura is a very different island. Mountainous, sparsely populated and left to nature, Jura is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, rich in red deer and birds of prey including eagles. The Paps of Jura dominate the island landscape and from here you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding islands. The lochs and burns provide excellent trout fishing and sea angling is popular off the coast. The infamous Corryvreckan Whirlpool off the northern tip of Jura can be a spectacular sight and sound. There are ruined castles at Clag and Glengarisdale, with iron age forts, standing stones and keills - evidence of the islands history. The village of Craighouse has a grocer shop, hotel and distillery which produces the distinctive Jura Malt Whisky.