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Jura is Islay's closest neighbouring island and much like Islay, Jura is a wonderful island and a must to visit for at least a day when you're staying on Islay. This morning we headed with the early ferry to Jura and spent most of the day in Craighouse and at the Corran Sands near the airstrip. The weather was perfect, the sky was blue and these were the right ingredients for a magnificent day. Unfortunately the Jura House Gardens are still closed, ever since a new owner bought the estate, but there is enough to see and do to make your daytrip to Jura worth while. Have a look at the video below, taken from the north side of The Corran Sands overlooking the Small Isles Bay and the Paps of Jura. If the weather holds we will be heading for Colonsay tomorrow.

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Mon, 02 May 2011 10:38:00 -0700 Monday on Islay - A Bit of Everything http://isleofislay.posterous.com/monday-on-islay-a-bit-of-everything http://isleofislay.posterous.com/monday-on-islay-a-bit-of-everything

I had a walk on the Bunnahabhain road early this morning to practice my "wildlife photographing skills" when somebody stopped their car and lowered the window..... It was Gordon Yates and his wife, a lovely surprise. Later in the morning we left for Port Ellen and had a lovely time at the beach and around the village. The Port Ellen Hotel is progressing really well. Projected opening time is June, as in next month!! Port Ellen is quiet without the ferries coming in but lovely as ever. The afternoon was spent around the cottage and I went for a wee walk to my "favourite tree" near Ardnahoe. We had some more clouds in the afternoon but the weather is still gorgeous. If all goes well we will be heading for Jura tomorrow. Have a nice evening!

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Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:23:39 -0800 Sunrise over the Paps of Jura seen from the Scottish Isle of Islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/sunrise-over-the-paps-of-jura-seen-from-the-s http://isleofislay.posterous.com/sunrise-over-the-paps-of-jura-seen-from-the-s
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Fri, 21 May 2010 22:07:35 -0700 Sunrise over Paps of Jura from Islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/sunrise-over-paps-of-jura-from-islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/sunrise-over-paps-of-jura-from-islay
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I woke up early this morning to witness a beautiful sunrise over the Paps of Jura seen from Persabus Islay

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Mon, 17 May 2010 00:08:34 -0700 Cracking Islay Morning http://isleofislay.posterous.com/cracking-islay-morning http://isleofislay.posterous.com/cracking-islay-morning

I will let the images speak for themselves this morning. What a cracking start of the day!

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Sun, 16 May 2010 01:33:06 -0700 Grey Islay Morning http://isleofislay.posterous.com/grey-islay-morning http://isleofislay.posterous.com/grey-islay-morning
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We finally had some serious rain which started yesterday evening. When I woke up very early this morning it was misty and dry and the sun came out at breakfast but soon to be followed by more grey clouds. The image shows the mountains on Jura taken 09.20 this morning.

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Wed, 12 May 2010 10:27:30 -0700 Changing Weather and Fluffy Clouds http://isleofislay.posterous.com/changing-weather-and-fluffy-clouds http://isleofislay.posterous.com/changing-weather-and-fluffy-clouds

The story of today is mostly about the weather. A weather front is moving in from the west which will likely, and for some hopefully, bring some rain which is much needed by the farmers and distilleries after the long dry spell. The images show how dry the lands are at the moment and there are a couple of images from the big and fluffy clouds over Loch Indaal and the Paps of Jura today.

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Tue, 11 May 2010 01:12:27 -0700 Shower Passing over the West of Islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/shower-passing-over-the-west-of-islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/shower-passing-over-the-west-of-islay

So far the weather has been very sunny and brigh, much like this morning, although I noticed a shower passing over the west of Islay. The view north towards the Paps of Jura was great although somewhat hazy.

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Mon, 10 May 2010 00:26:48 -0700 An Islay Sunset and Jura Sunrise http://isleofislay.posterous.com/an-islay-sunset-and-jura-sunrise http://isleofislay.posterous.com/an-islay-sunset-and-jura-sunrise

As promised yesterday here is the sunset I went out for last night. It wasn’t a spectacular sunset but beautiful nevertheless. When I woke up this morning to photograph the sunrise over the Paps of Jura and went outside it was feeling bitterly cold. The temperature was 4 degr Celsius and a strong and very chilly north-westerly wind came in over the Sound of Islay but the views and sunrise were excellent again!

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Sat, 08 May 2010 01:07:28 -0700 Sunrise over the Paps of Jura http://isleofislay.posterous.com/sunrise-over-the-paps-of-jura-0 http://isleofislay.posterous.com/sunrise-over-the-paps-of-jura-0
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Crystal clear skies this morning with stunning views towards the west coast of Jura, the Isle of Mull and the Garvellachs and a real treat was a brilliant sunrise over the Paps of Jura. What a start of the day!

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Thu, 06 May 2010 14:14:41 -0700 Bright and Clear day on Islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/bright-and-clear-day-on-islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/bright-and-clear-day-on-islay

As you can see from the images the weather has been amazing. It was crystal clear, especially the western half of the island. I have picked a few images to give you an impression while I took almost 400 pictures today. The images show the tin roof cottage, Crois Mhor at Loch Gruinart, Killinallan point with incredible blue colours of Loch Gruinart, the cruise ship Quest passing the Sound of Islay and the Swan at sunset taken at Loch Indaal tonight, my personal favourite.

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Sun, 02 May 2010 12:55:06 -0700 Tree at Sound of Islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/tree-at-sound-of-islay http://isleofislay.posterous.com/tree-at-sound-of-islay
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This must be my favourite tree on Islay and can be found close to the Bunnahabhain road.

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Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:25:51 -0700 Heatherhouse and Paps of Jura http://isleofislay.posterous.com/heatherhouse-and-paps-of-jura http://isleofislay.posterous.com/heatherhouse-and-paps-of-jura
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This is a view from the Bunnahabhain Road after you’ve passed Persabus farm. One of the best views on Islay if you ask me. Next time you’re here stop and enjoy the silence and the breathtaking views.

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