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Isle of Jura

Bothan Jura Wild Sauna

A wood-fired sauna in a converted horsebox that moves round Jura's shore, with the sea to cool off in.

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Bothan Jura's wild sauna is a converted horsebox with cedar benches and a wood-burning stove, taken to some of the best spots on the island.

One session it may be on the beach at Corran with the Paps behind, the next down in the village by the pier. Between rounds you cool off in the sea, or in an ice barrel. Sessions last an hour and take five people at most, on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings, all year, weather permitting. Book online before you go, wear a swimming costume and come ready, as there is nowhere to change. Bring a towel to sit on and some water to drink.

A short drive awaySkervuile LighthouseA white Stevenson lighthouse of 1865 on a reef in the Sound of Jura, seen from the road north of Craighouse.9 min by roadSee itSkervuile Lighthouse
Before you go

Arrive five minutes before your session.

There are no changing facilities, so come in a swimming costume, with a towel to sit on and water to drink.

Sessions
An hour, up to five people, £15 each.
When
Wednesday and Friday 3pm to 7pm, Sunday mornings, all year.
Where
It moves; lately by the airstrip at Big Corran. Check when you book.
Booking
Online at jurasauna.co.uk.
Where it is

On the shore of Jura; lately by the airstrip at Big Corran.

Close byThe rest of Jura, near at hand.
  1. Corran SandsCorran SandsA long sweep of pale sand at the head of Small Isles Bay near Craighouse, sheltered, shallow and under the Paps of Jura.3 miles7 min by road
  2. Isle of JuraIsle of JuraA wild island of deer and the Paps, with one road, one village and the farmhouse where Orwell wrote 1984.3 miles7 min by road
  3. CraighouseCraighouseJura's one village, strung along Small Isles Bay, with the distillery, the hotel, the shop and the pier.5 miles10 min by road
  4. The Whisky Island Gallery and StudioThe Whisky Island Gallery and StudioKonrad Borkowski's photography studio and gallery at the Pier Garage in Craighouse, looking over Small Isles Bay.5 miles11 min by road
  5. Paps of JuraPaps of JuraThe three steep quartzite mountains of southern Jura, the highest 785 metres, climbed by rough routes with no fixed path.16 miles33 min by road
Directions
Orange and black rigid inflatable boat crossing calm water below distant hillsAttractionsJura Boat Tours2.6 miles
Tables and chairs in the wood-panelled room at the Antlers in Craighouse.ShoppingThe Antlers4.6 miles
The Jura Community Shop, a timber building with a red telephone box beside it in Craighouse.ShoppingJura Community Shop4.6 miles
ToursJura Guided4.7 miles
Shelves of Jura whisky bottles in the distillery shop.AttractionsIsle of Jura Distillery4.7 miles
The Jura Hotel's restaurant with its tables laid under a painted ceiling.RestaurantsThe Jura Hotel Restaurant4.7 miles
Tartan and tweed pieces made at Camella Crafts, folded on a table.ShoppingCamella Crafts4.7 miles
Rows of Deer Island rum bottles with turquoise caps.AttractionsDeer Island Distillery4.8 miles
Camus an Staca standing alone on the moor above the Sound of Jura.AttractionsCamus an Staca8.5 miles
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