Swimming in calm, turquoise waters while you take in the spectacular view surrounding you. Lounging on a terrace with a glass of wine and a belly full of local, freshly caught fish. Walking along white-sand beaches, where the only footprints left behind are your own. Watching with astonishment as you visit an off-island so peaceful…
With pristine beaches to enjoy, unspoiled walking trails to explore and an abundance of wildlife to meet, it’s easy to see why the Isles of Scilly is a popular destination for holidays and day trips from Cornwall. There are plenty of ways to get to the islands, whether you want to sail aboard the Scillonian…
Nestled off the coast of England, the Isles of Scilly attract visitors from all over the UK and beyond with their pristine beaches and captivating landscapes. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of London and embark on a memorable adventure, this guide will provide you with the essential information on how to…
Our trusty inter-island freight ship Lyonesse Lady has been helping to bring Christmas to Scilly’s off-islands for more than 30 years. Whether it’s Christmas trees, gifts or the all-important Christmas dinner ingredients, the Lyonesse’s crew of two will be busy making sure the islanders have everything they need to celebrate. What Gry Maritha is to…
End of another busy season for Scillonian III Our iconic passenger ferry Scillonian III has completed another busy and memorable season, carrying more than 115,000 passengers in 2022. The final sailing of the year took place on Saturday, November 5th, and the much-loved ship will now spend the winter undergoing annual maintenance in Penzance. 2022…
Scilly is one of the prettiest places you can visit. Unspoilt landscapes, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters all contribute to make Scilly one of the most photographable places in Britain. We’ve cherry picked some of our favourite picture-perfect spots that will make you fall in love with this island destination. St. Mary’s – Pelistry…
A DOG’S LIFE Pets love island life… Famously dog friendly, the Isles of Scilly is the perfect staycation destination to travel with your four-legged companions. In 2020, Cornwall was named the number two hotspot destination to take dogs on holiday. Perhaps you are thinking about combining an Isles of Scilly trip with a visit to…
And just like that we’re nearly into December, and Christmas is just around the corner with just under a month to go. If you’ve still got some festive shopping to do, what better gift this Christmas, than the gift of Scilly! Whether that’s the promise of an island adventure with a travel voucher, some Scilly…
Don’t forget to look up Stargazing is a magical experience for everyone to enjoy especially when visiting Scilly. With no light pollution Scilly has some of the darkest skies in the UK, making the islands the perfect spot for you to look up as the autumn nights draw in. The night sky is full of…
Late summer and autumn is a special time on Scilly – quieter and wilder. The islands are ablaze with wonderful warm hues, the wildlife thriving with activity and it is still warm enough for days spent outdoors enjoying the spectacular scenery. At this time of the year you’ll find something for foodies, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts…
Scilly is a photographer’s paradise, wherever you look, there are camera opportunities but seeing the islands from above is something special altogether. We’ve caught up with Matt from Aerial Cornwall to hear about his favourite places he’s captured by drone on the Isles of Scilly. In Matt’s words… When you think of Scilly, you think…
As part of our Isles of Scilly Memories series, this week as we approach the weekend that would have been the World Pilot Gig Championships; we are going to look back at previous championships and reminisce those IOS Memories. The World Pilot Gig Championships (WPGC) are an annual gig racing event held on the Isles…
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