You probably have heard of the most famous isles in this archipelago, such as Skye, Mull and Islay, but of course, there are many more islands worth a visit. The island chain of the Inner Hebrides is made up of 35 inhabited islands and even more uninhabited ones. 2020 is the Year of Coast and Waters – the perfect excuse to plan a trip and immerse yourself in the sounds, views, aromas and textures of Scotland’s west coast! Regions all along the west coast of Scotland have joined forces to promote the country’s beautiful west coast from Argyll to Wester Ross. This post is part of the West Coast Waters campaign and focuses on Wild About Argyll. This post contains affiliate links from which I may make a commission. Read on for the most unique experiences on the southern Inner Hebrides islands, from indulging in delicious local produce to one-of-a-kind activities and breathtaking trips into nature. Endless sandy beaches, mountains towering above dramatic coastlines, small but welcoming communities, local wildlife roaming freely and somehow the time just seems to pass a little slower.
The distillery is now owned by Whyte & Mackay and now produces and ships Jura Single Malt Scotch whisky for people to enjoy around the world.The Inner Hebrides are what island dreams are made of. (Leith Based bottlers) and William Delmé-Evans (Distillery designer). Thankfully, in 1963 Jura was returned to the whisky map through the efforts of local landowners, Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith, together with Charles MacKinlay & Co. The original Jura distillery lasted until 1901 before a challenging whisky market forced its closure. In the 1700s, locals had reportedly already begun showcasing their skills and initiative by distilling rowan berries. In 1810, Archibald Campbell licensed a whisky distillery on the island, continuing a proud but up to then largely illicit tradition for the island. Of course, Jura is also home to an eponymous and iconic whisky distillery. And while he was here, he managed to write a novel you may have heard of. In more recent events, Eric Blair, more famously known by his pen name of George Orwell, lived on Jura from 1946 to 1948. This situation lasted until 1938, when Charles Campbell, the last Laird of Jura, sold the remaining parts of the Jura Estate and houses.
Somerled’s descendants became known as the Lords of the Isles, but the final demise of their power came in the early 1600s.įrom then on, the island became a more official part of the Kingdom of Scotland, with the strongest day-to-day influence coming from the lairds of Clan Campbell. Viking domination of the Hebrides lasted until the legendary warrior Somerled, who had both Norse and Gaelic ancestry, brought about the creation of the Kingdom of Argyll and the Isles through a mixture of his military prowess and clever political use of marital alliances. The word Jurøy means ‘Udder Island’ and has been linked to the island’s famous hills, The Paps of Jura. The other theory around the island’s name also derives from Old Norse. Dyrøy is a word from Old Norse language meaning ‘Deer Island’, a title still appropriate to the present day. In fact, the island is believed to owe its name to the vikings. Although no evidence remains of viking raids or viking settlements on the island of Jura (or perhaps it is simply yet to be found), the island was under Norse control during the viking era, being ruled from across the sea on the Isle of Man.
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