The Scottish island where George Orwell created 1984

George Orwell escaped to a remote Scottish island to created his final masterpiece - the dystopian classic 1984. Going into the Corryvreckan whirlpool is a heart-stopping experience even when conditions are relatively benign. It hits quite suddenly as you are passing through the narrow stretch of sea between the islands of Jura and Scarba. One side of the boat drops away and you find yourself sitting on the deck. Then the other side goes and you are grabbing on to the guard rail to stop yourself sliding in the opposite direction. It must have felt something like this when George Orwell found himself in the throws of the Corry on the way back from a picnic on the west side of Jura.