Wedding Bliss

• 10 min read

There’s something special about setting foot on St. Mary’s and instantly feeling the pace of life slow down. A day on the Isles of Scilly offers turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, incredible coastal walks and some of the best sea-view lunches in the UK. While Hugh Town is the natural starting…

• 3 min read

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…

• 5 min read

Living on an island for all or much of their lives, Keith Buchanan and his wife Carol have boating in the blood. They sail a 54-foot ketch, Carol used to row in one of St. Mary’s eight wooden gigs, and Keith has been crafting canvas sails on the part of the quay in Hugh Town on St. Mary’s known as…

• 5 min read

Oriel Hicks lifts the lid of her dog-eared cardboard box with as much excitement as the rest of us might display when opening a box of posh artisan chocolates. Her eyes light up as she reveals its contents: scores of slightly irregular squares of coloured glass, tightly packed like After Eights.

• 5 min read

What’s for supper at Salakee tonight? Duck legs with duck-fat roasties and wilted chard? A Dexter beef brisket slow-cooked with garden carrots? Or perhaps a simple frittata of sunshine-yellow eggs and just-picked spinach? Join Kylie and Dave Mumford and their toddlers in their cosy kitchen at…

• 4 min read

How do you start your working week? If you work for jeweller Fay Page on St. Martin’s, it’s with a bracing dip off St Martin’s flats, one of the island’s silver sand beaches in Lower Town. Sometimes one of the eight-strong team will return from the outing with a tiny cowrie shell or curiously shaped…

• 6 min read

Sleep under the stars, wake to sea views, and explore untamed island beauty - camping on the Isles of Scilly is adventure with a salty twist. Discover the magic of sleeping under Scilly's dark skies - where ocean breezes, island scents, and peaceful silence set the scene. With four unique campsites…

• 8 min read

Ready to hit reset? Embrace a slower pace of life on the Isles of Scilly. Whether you're looking to embrace the wild, spark inspiration, or simply breathe in the sea air, these 10 soul-nourishing experiences will leave you feeling recharged and inspired. Find Your Flow Relax, recharge, and reconnect…

• 4 min read

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…

• 4 min read

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…

• 5 min read

In 2023 we welcomed chef, author and food photographer James Strawbridge to the islands. Familiar with Scilly, James competed several times in the World Pilot Gig Championships held here on our islands but has never visited with the whole family! James, wife Holly and their three children travelled…

• 5 min read

Winter reflections from a small island in the heart of the Atlantic. Discover how Bryher Ruth captures the mood, haunting stories, and life of a close-knit community during the winter months. I like to think and write to the rhythm of walking, but during the summer taking time in my day for this is…