Tag Archives: Craighouse

Ringed Plover running on a Jura beach

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Picture of a Ringed Plover running on a beach, kicking up sand
Ringed Plover running on a Jura beach

I watched this Ringed Plover running around on a small beach at Craighouse on Jura, kicking up sand as it ran.

Puffer at Craighouse pier, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a puffer tied up at a small pier in a remote loch
Puffer at Craighouse pier, Isle of Jura

Once a frequent visitor to Islay and Jura, now the only ones remaining are used as cruise ships or are being lovingly restored by enthusiasts. Here a puffer is visiting Craighouse on Jura on a beautiful June afternoon. The Paps of Jura visible in the background towards the left of centre.

The Flying Dutchman in the Bay of Small Isles, Isle of Jura

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Picture of the sailing schooner Flying Dutchman anchored in a bay
The Flying Dutchman in the Bay of Small Isles, Isle of Jura

A regular visitor to Islay and Jura, here the schooner Flying Dutchman is anchored in the Bay of Small Isles just off Craighouse on Jura