Jura Community Shop



The Jura Store was originally founded during the 1860s by John McKechnie. It was, and still is, the only general store on Jura.

In 2013, it became the Jura Community Shop, owned by the community of Jura and run for the benefit of the community and visitors to the island. When the previous owner wanted to sell the shop, the islanders voted to buy the business for the community. The Jura Development Trust submitted an application to the Big Lottery fund and the Scottish government and with the funding, bought and refurbished the shop. After two years' trading, turnover has reached the level predicted for three years' business, thanks to the hard work of the manager and his team, and the support of customers, both locals and tourists. Any profits are diverted back into the business. Jura's community hopes the shop will continue to thrive, thus ensuring a sustainable island way of life.