On Saturday 2 August we hopped across on the Kennacraig-Feolin ferry to Jura. The trip across the water takes about 3 minutes and there's room for 2 cars. Such a nice way to travel.
We stopped in Craighouse at 8am for a quick look around. There wasn't much open yet but we had a nice chat with the local headteacher's husband, took some photos of the pier and the Isle of Jura Distillery, then drove up to the north of the island.
Hubby's ancestors used to live in Kinuachdrachd, a lovely spot and the most northerly house on the island. It's a mile past Barnhill, where George Orwell wrote 1984. You have to drop your car off at the start of the private road and walk 5 miles to get there. But it's worth it for the beautiful views along the way.
Had a quick look at the house - didn't want to intrude - then tramped the 5 miles back and jumped in the car to speed back to Craighouse for the afternoon fun at the Jura Regatta.
Met up with hubby's mum's cousin and his son, who were so friendly it was hard to believe it'd been 25 years since he had met them.
Kirsten G also showed us around, bought us tea and lovely cakes, and showed us fascinating old pictures in the Parish Church at Craighouse.
Were sad to leave, but hurried back to get the last ferry. No need, as it turned out - we were the only ones there and sat skimming stones in the evening sun till our ferryman came over to take us back to Islay.
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