Gillouir MacCrain lived to 180 Christmasses on the Isle of Jura

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Picture of a plaque for Gillour MacCrainAn interesting plaque in Kilearnadail cemetery on Islay’s neighbour Jura for Gillouir MacCrain who seems to have lived to a very high age. There is some debate if he really was that old or if he just counted Christmas twice every year (Scottish Christmas was later than “normal” Christmas). Either way, even if it’s the latter he would have been rather old.

Inveraray seafront, journey to Islay

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Picture of a coastal village with white house frontsOne of the most photogenic villages on the journey to Islay, Inveraray on the shore of Loch Fyne. A popular stop on the drive to the ferry terminal in Kennacraig.

Paps of Jura from Colonsay

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Panoramic picture of three mountains on an island seen across the seaA quite dramatic view of the Paps of Jura as seen from Carnan Eoin (143m) on Islay’s neighbour Colonsay. Beinn Shiantaidh (757m), Beinn an Oir (785m) and Beinn a’Chaolais (733m) from left to right. To the left of them also Corra Bheinn (573m).