Craighouse is the main settlement and capital of the Scottish Inner Hebridean island of Jura, in Argyll and Bute. In 1971 it had a population of 113. The village is situated on the sheltered east coast of the island at the southern end of Small Isles Bay, on the Sound of Jura. Since 2007, a passenger-only ferry service between Craighouse and Tayvallich on the Scottish mainland has operated during the summer months. This service was resurrected by the community after several decades without a direct mainland ferry. Vehicular access to the island now via a small ferry between Feolin on Jura (8 mi south of Craighouse via road) and Port Askaig on neighbouring Islay.

Facilities in Craighouse

Today Craighouse is the social centre of the island and is home to:

History

The name "Craighouse" means "The house by the rock".

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