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Jura ferry runs again after 36 years
07 Aug 2008
A gruelling five hour journey to the mainland from the Scottish island of Jura has been shrunk to a mere 45 minute hop to a local bus service by a new ferry which was officially launched this week.
The new Jura ferry service was officially launched this week.
Until recently, travelling to the mainland meant crossing another island en route. Passengers would have to go over to the neighbouring island of Islay to catch the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Kennacraig from Port Ellen or Port Askaig, followed by a bus journey to the centre at Lochgilphead.
The new service means an important link has been re-established. What is more, it is the same family aboard as on the last regular ferry to call at the island some 36 years ago.
Read the full story in the September issue of Maritime Journal.
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