• 7 min read

Christmas is a time for thoughtful gifts, little luxuries and sharing something special with the people you love. And what could be more special than a gift inspired by the Isles of Scilly? From handcrafted jewellery and island-inspired artwork to fragrant flowers, indulgent skincare and delicious…

• 5 min read

Winter reflections from a small island in the heart of the Atlantic. Discover how Bryher Ruth captures the mood, haunting stories, and life of a close-knit community during the winter months. I like to think and write to the rhythm of walking, but during the summer taking time in my day for this is…

• 3 min read

Savour an intriguing tipple or tasty treat, fill your home with the fragrance of handpicked, scented flowers, or opt for seaweed-infused skincare. Whichever you choose, it's all made locally with love by the talented artisans of Scilly. Westward Farm This small batch distillery on St. Agnes is a…

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Browse the many artistic collectives and makers on the islands, curated with loving care and rooted in the spirit of the local community and their surroundings. Gallery Tresco Gallery Tresco is a renowned art space on the island of Tresco, showcasing contemporary paintings, sculptures, and…

• 7 min read

The short months are definitely a fantastic time to come and experience splendid isolation, Scilly-style. Discover your solitary break here. Winter on Scilly? You bet! Okay, so a winter break on Scilly probably isn’t for everyone, but for those who hanker after a true encounter with island life, or…

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There’s something rather magical about Christmas on the Isles of Scilly. While the mainland gets swept up in the usual festive rush, the islands settle into a gentler rhythm. Think winter walks beside the sea, cosy fires, community carols, wild Atlantic skies and beaches that feel wonderfully empty.

• 5 min read

When a flower loses its power, what do you do? The answer from 11-year-old Issy Taylor at Veronica Farm on Bryher was quite simple: ‘Make fudge.’ The flower in question was narcissus, whose market had suddenly wilted in face of competition from European growers, so Issy’s parents Kris and Geoff, who…

• 4 min read

How do you start your working week? If you work for jeweller Fay Page on St. Martin’s, it’s with a bracing dip off St Martin’s flats, one of the island’s silver sand beaches in Lower Town. Sometimes one of the eight-strong team will return from the outing with a tiny cowrie shell or curiously shaped…