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.
Category: Events
This year’s Walk Scilly Festival welcomed a special guest - Blundstone UK ambassador and outdoor enthusiast, Ted Simpson. Known for his love of wild landscapes and slow, meaningful adventures, Ted made his way to the Isles of Scilly this April for his first taste of island life. And what a way to…
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This May marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most tragic maritime disasters in Scilly’s history - the sinking of the SS Schiller. Often referred to as the ‘Victorian Titanic,’ the luxury German liner met its devastating fate on May 7th, 1875, after striking the rocky Retarrier Ledges near…
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Explore Scilly’s vibrant outdoor spirit – ideal for adventurous couples and friends seeking a healthy, active getaway! As an archipelago of wild little islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Scilly is blessed with clear water, abundant wildlife and more than 900 shipwrecks, making it one of the finest…
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Back in the mid-19th Century, around 200 men worked as pilots on the Isles of Scilly. Today, gigs (specially designed sea-faring rowing boats with six oarsmen and a coxswain) are raced purely for pleasure particularly throughout Cornwall and the southwest of England. Their heritage on Scilly…
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In the midst of a bright Scilly Summer, what do us island-based astronomers long for? Dark skies! Discover why astronomers and islanders alike can't wait for autumn. Amid a bright Scilly Summer, what do us island-based astronomers long for? Dark skies! True, it takes a while to get magnificently…
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