Jura is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. It’s an island off the west coast, 35 miles long and 8 miles wide and reached via the neighbouring island of Islay. It’s inhabited by a thriving community of just over 250 people. There is a pub and hotel, a village hall, a whisky distillery and a gin distillery, a summer cafe and a community shop and post office. A single track road runs the length of the island. Ardlussa House is situated at the north end of the Isle of Jura on the Ardlussa Estate, 25 miles a
Jura is known for its Paps, for the Corryvrechan Whirlpool and for being the home of George Orwell who wrote ‘1984’ here in 1948.
Ardlussa House was originally built in the 1600’s. It is a traditional stalking lodge and can accommodate dinner, bed and breakfast guests or the main wing of the house can be booked for self catering accommodation for up to 10 people.