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Jura

Jura is an unusual island of Scotland, which is termed as the Isle of Jura. It is situated in the adjoining of the north-east of Islay. Jura is popular for National Scenic Area. The Isle of Jura is the homeland of Craighouse which produce the Isle of Jura whiskey. The island is densely populated by rain deer. Although it an island but Jura is also surrounded by mountains. Some of the popular peaks of Jura are Beinn Shiantaidh and Beinn an Oir.

The climate of Jura seems to be wet specially in the mountainous region. Jura has also some distinctive features that attract lot of tourists from all over the world. Some of the popular attractions of Jura are the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, which is the world's third largest whirlpool, Easdale Island Folk Museum and many more. To accommodate worldwide tourists, Jura is also sufficed with various hotel accommodation such as Stonefield castle hotel, Arqyll Chalets and apartments and so on.

The better way of communication to Jura is through airways. Islay International Airport is the airport of Scotland located on the south west coast of Scotland. Thus through its natural scenic beauty and with all the major attractions, Jura attracts a great deal of attention from the vacationers.




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