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The Isles of Scilly are just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, close enough to visit for the day. Sail along Cornwall’s amazing coastline on Scillonian III from Penzance or fly with Skybus from Land’s End and you will be on the Isles of Scilly in good time for lunch. These stunning islands are…

In our latest behind the scenes series, celebrating just some of the people that made the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group what it is today; we’ve caught up with the first female Director to the Board – Julia Walder. Julia was born a Perkins from St. Martin’s, and after being educated at the islands Primary…

The excitement of summer is something we look forward to each year, those long days spent exploring outside, feeling the sand between your toes and time spent with family and friends. The Isles of Scilly is noticeably different in each season; life is dictated by the weather and tides – summertime on Scilly is one…

28th April 2020 There is so much to see around Scilly’s coastline, if you know what you’re looking for and take the time to really look! These excursions are fantastic for those who haven’t quite acquired their sea-legs or prefer viewing wildlife from terra firma! Join the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust Education Ranger for…

8th April 2020 Join Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust’s Education Ranger and discover what life is like between the islands of St Martin’s and Guther’s in this unique, low-tide, guided walk across ‘The Flats’. The perfect opportunity to explore Scilly’s exposed underwater world. To book and for full event details visit: Isles of Scilly Wildlife…

30 SEPT – 7 OCT 2023 Scilly Dark Skies Week is a celebration of grassroots astronomy and Scilly’s wondrously dark night skies, hosted by the islands’ community observatory on St. Martin’s. For full event details visit: COSMOS

Make the Isles of Scilly a part of your 2020. It’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s holiday. If you’re already dreaming about making 2020 the year you visit the Isles of Scilly, why not start booking. Here’s a little look at what you’ll find when you discover these islands. The journey…

Autumn on the Isles of Scilly offers a quieter and wilder time. Lying off the coast of Cornwall and warmed by the Gulf Stream, the Isles of Scilly can offer an Indian summer for enjoying slow food, wildlife and spectacular scenery. There are five inhabited Islands; St. Mary’s, Tresco, St. Martin’s, Bryher and St. Agnes,…