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In our latest behind the scenes series, we’ve caught up with  Master Peter Crawford to find out about life aboard Scillonian in the winter months. Hi Pete, thanks for meeting with us, now Scillonian’s not sailing what does a ‘normal’ day look like for you? “There’s no such thing as a normal day! But the…

There’s no denying it, Christmas has crept up on us and in just over a month the big day will be here. If you’re stuck for gift ideas for your loved ones that you know are Isles of Scilly fans, take a look at our ‘Isles of Scilly gift guide’. From unique hand-crafted gins to…

23-28 MAY 2024 A long weekend of music, song and dance is in store, featuring some of the best folk music from Scilly and the South West. For full event details visit: Visit Isles of Scilly

4th – 5th June 2022 Ranked as one of the toughest endurance races in the world, the course is over land and sea and sees 100+ teams from around the world competing.

17-26 MAY 2025 Experience the creativity on Scilly as local artists and creatives open their doors for a range of workshops including fused glass, watercolour painting, polymer clay and lino-cut printing. This spring we also welcome theatre, music and poetry to Scilly. For full event details visit: Visit Isles of Scilly Use the code CREAT25 for…

11-20 APRIL 2025 Enjoy exploring the Isles of Scilly guided by local experts, discovering rich history and archaeology, or why not have a go at foraging or take a sea safari to see Scilly’s spectacular wildlife. For full event details visit: Visit Isles of Scilly Use the code WALK25 for 10% off travel between 10/04/25…

1st – 5th 31st October 2020 A detailed programme of events will be available soon. The smaller autumn version of the earlier Walk Scilly spring event covers the five islands and a series of walking extravaganzas. Enjoy a long weekend, exploring the Isles of Scilly guided by local experts, you can discover rich history and archaeology,…

8-14 SEPTEMBER 2024 The annual 15km staged swim challenge between islands: 6 swims, 6 walks. The combination of swimming in the cold sea with the backdrop of the beautiful islands is incredible. It is a tough event, but it creates friendships between participants and a special bond to the islands. For full event details visit:…

12-21 SEPTEMBER 2025 A true celebration showcasing some of the finest local food and drink the islands have to offer from beach BBQs and island-hopping supper safaris to vine-yard tours and gin tastings there is something for every kind of food and drink lover. For full event details visit: Visit Isles of Scilly Use the…