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.

From Gorse to Glass: The Wild Wingletang Gin Story

When life hands you gorse flowers, make gin. So runs the motto infusing the Wild Wingletang gin crafted by Aiden Hicks at Westward Farm on St. Agnes. Venture onto the rugged heathlands of Wingletang Down, where the Hicks family graze their Red Ruby beef cattle, and you’ll see gorse bushes wearing…

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From Cows to Cones: Crafting Ice Cream on St. Agnes

When the British Isles utter their final glorious gasp, a suitable ritual is needed to mark this momentous event. Mine is devouring an ice cream that’s vast, ludicrously creamy and delicately perfumed with rose geranium. And as I lick - slowly to make it last - I imbibe the view: a huge Atlantic sea…

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