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.

The Puffins Return

One of Scilly’s most popular seabirds, the puffins, are back on the islands, and there’s plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy these wonderful sea creatures. The Isles of Scilly is one of only a handful of sites in the UK where you can go puffin spotting. They arrive in mid-April, although…

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Drawn to the Seas Around Scilly

A feeling - a sense of something special. Experience the Isles with award-winning writer Wyl Menmuir. I remember catching sight of the Isles of Scilly for the first time clearly, through the front window of the helicopter. My first thought was that this was exactly how I imagined the fictional…

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An Island Garden

The entire archipelago is a garden in one and a kaleidoscope of colour with horticulture, husbandry and natural flora happily living side-by-side. Turn any corner on a walk on the Isles of Scilly, at any time of year, and the colours are there to greet you - in the winter flower fields, along the…

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Top Sightseeing Tours on Scilly

Throughout the season, Scilly offers a wide array of guided tours, both on the islands and around its shores. From scenic walks and archaeological explorations to wildlife adventures, marine excursions, and sunset trips – which will you choose? Island Wildlife Tours Head on an island wildlife tour…

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An Off Island Escape

"There is a certain allure to islands. The pace of life is slow. You can watch the sunrise from one side and set from the other..." - escape with Lauren on an off-island adventure. The off islands offer the opportunity to disconnect from our frenetic modern life, reset our circadian rhythm and gain…

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How a humble hedge created a heavenly garden

Journalist, broadcaster, and author Hazel Southam reflects on Augustus Smith's vision to create and preserve the idyllic Tresco Abbey Garden. “Vision”. That’s what Augustus Smith had. That’s what I think to myself as I sit at the top of Tresco’s Abbey Garden and survey acres of flowers and trees…

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