Want to tick another Scottish island off your list while on Islay? Our friends at Isle of Jura have a wealth of information about visiting Jura and staying there.
It’s easy to get the ferry from Islay to Jura (just ten minutes) and there’s plenty to see and do in just half a day, though we recommend a day. If you want to stay longer, visit their ‘Accommodation on Jura’ section for the best cottages, self catering, B&B and hotel options.
Their ‘Eat and Drink’ page has all the information on where to eat and drink, with the latest opening times.
Suggested day itinerary for Isle of Jura
Head to isleofjura.scot/dayitinerary. We recommend:
Morning
Morning ferry from Port Askaig to Feolin (takes 10 minutes)
Drive to Craighouse taking in the scenery and your guaranteed spotting of deer (the drive takes 20 minutes)
Explore Craighouse – around two hours
Have a coffee and enjoy tea, Deer Island Rum and Whisky Island Gallery
Take a wildlife boat tour with Jura Boat Tours/tasting at Jura Whisky Distillery
Lunch at The Antlers or Jura Hotel
Afternoon
Hiking and scenery (around four hours)
Consider a hike to the summit of one of the Paps of Jura for panoramic views or take a shorter walk along the coastline. You can find a good, easy walk along a track at Tarbert. The route takes you to the inlet loch, so technically you can say you went to the uninhabited wild side of Jura on the west coast of the island!
Enjoy the scenery and wildlife, including the red deer that roam the island - and why not take part in a guided tour; they’re run by local Jura experts.
Evening: North End
If time allows, drive north to Ardlussa to visit the Lussa Gin distillery.
Consider a final stop at Inverlussa Bay before returning to the ferry at Feolin.