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Western Rocks Cafe Revamp and menu overhaul at Land's End Airport
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Western Rocks Café revamp and menu overhaul

When was the last time you visited Western Rocks Café at Land’s End Airport? It’s had a makeover – and a total menu overhaul – and we think it’s better than ever. The café, which has incredible views, now has a growing reputation among locals as well as from people flying from the airport. This…

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Lyonesse Lady – bringing Christmas to Scilly’s off-islands

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…

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Corporate News

New St Mary’s transfer operator announced

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is pleased to announce Delwin Thompson as the new operator of the St Mary’s Airport shuttle service from tomorrow (Thursday, December 1st 2022). The new service will be called Island Transfers and will see the introduction of four new minibuses – one of which is electric – with plans…

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Wildlife spotting on board Scillonian III

Would you believe us if we told you there was a very good chance of spotting a dolphin, porpoise or even a whale from the decks of Scillonian III? In fact, the chances are so good, the crossing between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly has been named the UK’s highest diversity ferry route for…

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Longer day trips on Scilly 2022
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Longer days on Scilly

Enjoy longer days in Scilly sunshine The spring season and start of British summer time brings with it not only longer days, but the opportunity to spend more time on the beautiful Isles of Scilly.  More time on the islands means you can experience more of what Scilly has to offer and even enough time…

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Behind the scenes at Island Carriers

Our own freight haulage company, Island Carriers, is based in the heart of St Mary’s. We’ve been behind-the-scenes with the busy team of 10, which looks after all the islanders’ freight needs. Passionate is the most accurate word to describe Island Carriers Operations Manager Jeanette Ware – she cares deeply about the community she serves.…

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Corporate News

Cornish fisheries protection vessel refitted at Penzance Dry Dock

Cornish fisheries protection vessel refitted at Penzance Dry Dock Penzance Dry Dock has won a new contract to refit the fisheries protection vessel, Saint Piran. It is the first time that the 27-metre vessel, which is based out of Newlyn, has been refitted in Cornwall and the refit is a major contract for the dry…

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Island life

Feel your spirit soar on Scilly

Fly to the extraordinary islands from just £70* Exhilarating days followed by mellow evenings by the sea – Scilly is the perfect destination for couples and friends to escape the stresses of modern life. Despite being just a short flight or ferry crossing away, emails and deadlines can feel like a distant memory, allowing you…

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Island life

Art Scilly Week: Fly or sail to Scilly and explore your creative side…

From May 4th – May 16th, the artistic community of the Isles of Scilly comes together for two weeks of workshops, studio openings and creative coastal walks. If you fancy exploring your creative side surrounded by secluded beaches, inspiring inlets and endless skies, then this is an event for your diary… From photographers and painters…

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