"Our island-reared ducks roam free of predators on the family-run farm, not a care in the world. Their lives, and flavour, even more enhanced by the sea-fresh air. The epitome of Scilly, right there!"

It started as a holiday job and continued as a love affair, not just of the islands: Oriel married Steve, a local boatman. “Through my glass sculptures, I’m lucky enough to be able to give visitors a lasting memory of Scilly.”

"Here, more than anywhere else, I feel a close connection to nature and to myself. The ground beneath my feet is forgiving and varied, the ice-cold sea is invigorating and the air so pure. When I breathe in deep, I always come back to a place of stillness and calm."

"There are thousands of burial chambers and pre-historic sites all over Scilly – you can easily stumble upon them when you’re not really looking. This place is every archaeologist’s paradise, but if there’s one spot I had to choose, it would be Samson. That island has it all!"

"My father was a real foodie and my inspiration, and as a youngster I helped out at my aunt and uncle’s hotel in Devon. Hospitality and catering is in my DNA. I am passionate about great tasting food and I love meeting people; the same goes for my wife and business partner, Lindsay. Our premise for setting up Tanglewood Kitchen in 2011 was to offer quality ready meals and luxury picnic fillers to holiday makers on Scilly, alongside outside catering, private events and chef at home experiences. The Tanglewood Table was then created in 2016; an intimate dining experience set in the Post Office with an ever-changing menu of locally-sourced food and freshly prepared. Our stunning surroundings are a fantastic backdrop for local produce – from the sea as well as the land. It’s great to be able to use quality seasonal fare from the islands when we can. The shellfish, in particular, is second to none."