Isles of Scilly Blog

  1. Blossoms and Beef: One Islander's Path to a Sustainable Living
    Discover how Churchtown Farm on St. Martin's, a prolific flower grower, finds an unlikely bedfellow in rearing native red ruby cows: introducing Scilly Cow.
  2. I swam to the edge of the world (kind of…)
    A one-of-a-kind swimming challenge and the first to conquer the treacherous journey to the westernmost island in the British Isles, the Bishop Rock Lighthouse. Discover Wez’s incredible adventure here.
  3. Scilly's Hidden History
    Island archaeologist, Dr Katharine Sawyer, unveils Scilly’s fascinating pre-historic past dating back some 8,000 years.
  4. 2023: A bumper year for flippers and feathers!
    In 2023, wildlife fans were treated to some of the most rare and best seabird sightings for over two decades. Discover what they saw.
  5. 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.
  6. Your Unrivalled View to the Stars
    In the midst of a bright Scilly Summer, what do us island-based astronomers long for? Dark skies! Discover why astronomers and islanders alike can't wait for autumn.
  7. Seaweed art with Molesworth & Bird
    Meet Julia and Melanie of Molesworth & Bird, passionate seaweed collectors and creators who love being by the sea.
  8. A Birdlife Haven
    Birdwatching on the Isles of Scilly: Lucy McRobert of the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, shares her insights and expert knowledge in why these islands are a birdwatchers paradise.
  9. Follow in the footsteps of Julia Bradbury
    If you missed Julia Bradbury on ITV's Walking Cornwall series on Scilly, don't worry! We'll retrace her footsteps, from the largest island of St. Mary's, to St. Martin's and Tresco.

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