Craighouse

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This article is about the Hebridean village. For the area of Edinburgh, see Craighouse, Edinburgh.
Craighouse
Craighouse

Craighouse (Scottish Gaelic: Taigh na Creige) is the main settlement on the Scottish Inner Hebridean Isle of Jura. The village is situated on the sheltered east coast of Jura at the southern end of Small Isles Bay.

Craighouse was once served by a direct ferry from the mainland which berthed at Craighouse pier. No ferry now operates between Jura and the mainland and visitors mainly travel via Islay. However, there are currently (January 2007) proposals to reintroduce a passengers-only ferry service to Craighouse from Crinan on the mainland. In September 2007 a pilot service was operated on a trial basis, but to the mainland village of Tayvallich rather than Crinan. [1]

[edit] Facilities in Craighouse

Today Craighouse is the social centre of the island and is home to:

  • Jura Distillery, producer of Isle of Jura Single Malt
  • The Jura Hotel [2]
  • Jura Stores, Post Office - Bakery - Organic Meats - etc., [3]
  • Petrol Station
  • Small Isles primary School
  • Jura ParishChurch
  • The Service Point
  • The village hall.

Coordinates: 55°50′N, 5°56′W