Jura House Gardens panorama, Isle of Jura

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Panoramic picture of flower beds in a walled gardenA panoramic view of some of the flower beds in Jura House Gardens on Islay’s neighbour the Isle of Jura. The garden is a walled garden, providing protection against the harsh climate and allowing for colourful lush flowers. This panorama is from a visit in 2010, as unfortunately the gardens have since been closed to the public.

 

Entrance to the Sound of Islay, seen from Jura

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Picture of the entrance to a sound between two islandsA view over the southern end of the Sound of Islay from Brosdale/Jura House on Jura. Am Fraoch Eilean on the right hand side of the sound. McArthur’s Head with the lighthouse towards the left next to the steep dark cliffs.

On the morning ferry from Islay to Jura

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Picture of a red Mini Clubman on a small ferry across a sound between two islandsA picture from the day I climbed two of the Paps of Jura a few years ago. I took the first ferry in the morning from Islay to Jura to have as much time as possible. While it was a bit cloudy at first it did clear up nicely later in the day for some great views. My destination can be seen just left of centre in the distance.