From those in the Know
A Local's Guide
Discover the Magic of the Isles of Scilly through our ambassadors and loyal visitors who share their top tips and insider knowledge, along with their enthused passion for our tiny corner of the world. So, whether it’s an inaugural trip, or you’re practically a local, start exploring Scilly through the eyes of others and their wondrous island-hopping voyages: walking the isles, dining in style, discovering a cosy bolthole, finding the perfect beach or whiling away the hours, learning something new.
There’s always something alternative, fun and exciting to discover on this tiny archipelago, set in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
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St Martin's Vineyard
A vineyard like no other, St Martin’s Vineyard is the UK’s most south-westerly vineyard, nestled in the sheltered beauty of St. Martin’s. This small, family-run vineyard produces a range of natural, characterful wines that reflect the island’s unique climate, soil, and unspoiled landscape. Working with traditional, low-intervention methods, the team grows and harvests grapes by hand, crafting wines that are honest, expressive, and rooted in place. From crisp whites to delicate rosés, each bottle tells the story of Scilly’s sun-drenched summers, sea breezes, and slow island rhythms. Visitors are welcome to explore the vineyard through self-guided tours, tastings, and strolls among the vines, with stunning views across the archipelago.
It happened by delicious accident. In July 2018 Holly Robbins and James Faulconbridge made a day trip to St. Martin’s during their first ever visit to Scilly. Wine fans both, they dropped in to see the island’s tiny vineyard, run for the previous 22 years by Graham Thomas and his St. Martin’s-born…
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