Sound of Jura
{{Short description|Sound of Jura, Scotland}}
{{For|the ferry|MV Sound of Jura}}
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The Sound of Jura ({{Langx|gd|An Linne Rosach}}) is a Sound in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is one of the several Sounds of Scotland. It is to the east of the island of Jura and the west of Knapdale, in the north of the Kintyre Peninsula, of the Scottish mainland. Lochs that lead to the sound include Loch Sween, and Loch Killisport ({{Native name|gd|Caolisport}}). It is not to be confused with the Sound of Islay, which lies between Jura and Islay. Most of Jura's small population lives on the east coast, overlooking the sound.
Gulf of Corryvreckan
{{See also|Gulf of Corryvreckan}}
The Gulf of Corryvreckan, which contains a notorious whirlpool, the world's third largest, located at the north of the Sound.{{Cite web|url=https://whirlpool-scotland.co.uk/|title=The Corryvreckan Whirlpool – Scotland's maelstrom}}
Crinan Canal
{{See also|Crinan Canal}}
The Crinan Canal's west exit is also on the Sound of Jura. The canal is a shorter route from Loch Fyne, than sailing round the Mull of Kintyre.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/boating/canal-travel/crinan-canal-skippers-guide|title=Crinan Canal Skipper’s Guide|website=Scottish Canals}}
Lighthouses
=Ruadh Sgeir Lighthouse=
The Ruadh Sgeir Lighthouse, built in 1906, by David A and Charles Stevenson. It is a category C listed structure (LB52575). Located at {{gbmapping|NR 72141 92628}}.{{Cite web|url=https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB52575|title=Ruadh Sgeir Lighthouse, Ruadh Sgeir, Sound of Jura (LB52575)|website=portal.historicenvironment.scot}}
=Skervuile Lighthouse=
The Skervuile Lighthouse, was completed in 1865, built by David and Thomas Stevenson. Located at {{gbmapping|NR 60459 71191}}, at the entrance to Lowlandman’s Bay.{{Cite web|url=https://canmore.org.uk/site/158171/jura-skervuile-lighthouse|title=Jura, Skervuile Lighthouse | Canmore|website=canmore.org.uk}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/skervuile/|title=Skervuile|website=Northern Lighthouse Board}}
George Orwell
{{See also|George Orwell}}
Intermittently between 1946 and 1949, George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950)), stayed in Barnhill, a farmhouse on the northeast of the island overlooking the Sound, while he completed his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrrylklzjdo|title=1984: How did the Isle ofJura shape George Orwell's masterpiece?|date=7 June 2024|website=BBC News}}
Gallery
File:Islets in the Sound of Jura - geograph.org.uk - 4006673.jpg|Islets in the Sound of Jura
File:Sunset over the Sound of Jura, Carsaig Bay, Argyll, Scotland.jpg|Sunset over the Sound of Jura, Carsaig Bay
File:Dubh Sgeir The sound of Jura.jpg|Dubh Sgeir The sound of Jura
File:More of Ruadh Sgeir - geograph.org.uk - 336314.jpg|Ruadh Sgeir Lighthouse
File:Skervuile lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 2760496.jpg|Skervuile lighthouse
References
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External links
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{{Commons category|Sound of Jura}}
- [https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/islands/isle-jura/ Visit Scotland, Isle of Jura - Webpage]
- [https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/boating/canal-travel/crinan-canal-skippers-guide/ Scottish Canals, Cinan Canal - Webpage]
- [https://www.friendsofthesoundofjura.org.uk/ Friends of the Sound of Jura - Website]
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