Category Archives: Jura Excursion

A picture from an excursion to Islay’s neighbour Jura

Tiny natural arch at the Corran Sands, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a very small natural arch over some sand
Tiny natural arch at the Corran Sands, Isle of Jura

Some natural arches are large, others are small. This one is rather small, only a may be a foot high. Found at the Corran Sands on the Isle of Jura.

Craighouse on a June evening, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a coastal village with a hotel and a distillery in the mild June evening sun
Craighouse on a June evening, Isle of Jura

A view of Jura’s main village Craighouse in some beautiful June evening sun. Hotel on the left, distillery on the right.

Jura ferry berthing below the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a small ferry berthing at a slipway, three large mountains in the background
Jura ferry berthing below the Paps of Jura

Seen from the departing Islay ferry, the small Jura MV Eilean Dhuira arriving at Feolin with the majestic Paps of Jura as the background. Beinn a’Chaolais in the front, Beinn an Oir on the left, Beinn Shiantaidh on the right.