Probably the most famous house on Jura, Barnhill, where George Orwell wrote his famous book 1984. Here seen from the water during a boat trip to the Corryvreckan (where Orwell and his son got into serious trouble once).
Barnhill from the water, Isle of Jura
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Good morning with a literary view from Islay’s neighbour: Barnhill from the water, Isle of Jura islay.org.uk/2019/07/05/bar… https://t.co/Nsebz2D
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That’s unexpectedly lovely. I’d always imagined something small and basic.
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Well, the inside is basic (for modern standards) as far as I know. I think it’s a gas powered fridge and oil lamps or something along those lines.
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Probably fairly normal on the islands in those days though. The setting looks glorious but not so appealing in winter I suspect.
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The commute to the shop, pub and unless you’re working from home to work is rather arduous as well….
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I’ll make it there some day!
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A bit of a hike from the end of the metalled road I understand. Currently reading @nbissell ‘s excellent book ‘Barnhill a novel’. Highly recommended.
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I can’t remember how long it took to get there when we passed it while on our way to the Corryvreckan with WalkIslay a few years ago, but I’d say easily an hour or even more. Seeing it again from the boat was much faster and easier 😉
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I’m reading it too. An enchanting novel!
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Good morning with a literary view from Islay’s neighbour: Barnhill from the water, Isle of Jura islay.org.uk/2019/07/05/bar… https://t.co/Nsebz2D
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Looking forward to Norman Bissell talking about Orwell writing @islaybookfest his 1984
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