Jura
island, Scotland
Jura
Jura, fourth largest island of the Inner Hebrides, Argyll and Bute council area, historic county of Argyllshire, Scotland. It is 27 miles (43 km) long, 2–8 miles (3–13 km) wide, and almost bisected by Loch Tarbert (a sea loch). A mountain range culminating in the Paps of Jura—with an elevation of 2,571 feet (784 metres)—runs the length of the island. Cattle and sheep are raised; and oats, barley, and potatoes are cultivated along the eastern shore, where most of the population live. There is some fishing at Craighouse, the only village. Other industries include forestry and whisky distilling. Tourism has grown in importance. Pop. (2001) 188; (2011) 196.
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