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: Spring
There are places that feel a long way from home, and then there are places that make you wonder whether you’ve somehow stepped through a doorway into another world. The Isles of Scilly are one of them. Just off the coast of Cornwall, this extraordinary archipelago combines white-sand beaches, clear…
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Twice a year, the Isles of Scilly hosts something truly special – The Low Tide Event, an organised celebration of one of nature’s most extraordinary sights: the seabed between Tresco and Bryher revealed at low tide. While it’s sometimes possible to walk between the islands at other points in the…
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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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