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DARK SECRETS: Scilly - The Real Truth

Isles of Scilly named friendliest place in England – and Barking least friendly

Rankings based on community life survey put two Devon districts in top five and Stoke and Ipswich near bottom

The Guardian - UK

Rosemary Parslow obituary

Conservationist who became an authority on the wildlife of the Isles of Scilly and collected specimens for the Natural History Museum

The Guardian - UK

‘She’s been a brilliant ship’: Cornwall says goodbye to Scillonian III after 50 years

Linking the UK mainland with the Isles of Scilly, this is the last season before the boat is replaced with a newer model

The Guardian - UK

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Spanish Armada-era astrolabe returns to Scilly after mysterious global journey

Navigation aid from 16th century was on seabed for centuries before being bought and sold in US and Australia

The Guardian - UK

‘The storm for Lear is inside him’: Crossing choppy seas to bring Shakespeare to Isles of Scilly

RSC touring troupe stage King Lear in a school hall on St Mary’s before continuing to the Isle of Wight

The Guardian - UK

British artist hails importance of paint practice pioneered by Constable

Emily Powell is undertaking a residency on the Isles of Scilly this summer.

Evening Standard

‘Unlike anywhere else in Britain’: in search of wildlife on the Isles of Scilly

Whales and dolphins may have proved elusive, but the islands off Cornwall cannot fail to impress with their subtropical plants and Caribbean-like beaches

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Archaeological project maps historic boat sheds on Isles of Scilly

‘Pilot gigs’ were crucial for islanders for centuries and 90 important sites housing the boats have been identified

The Guardian - UK

20 of the UK’s best hotels, campsites and cottages right on the beach

The editor of Coast magazine shares her favourite seaside boltholes, from Argyll to the Isles of Scilly

The Guardian - UK

A car-free adventure on the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall

The Cornish archipelago has stunning coastal walking trails, flora and fauna in abundance, festivals and delicious food, with a soundtrack of roaring waves and birdlife

The Guardian - UK

Two rare seabirds spotted off Isles of Scilly

South polar skua and red-footed booby delight birders but sightings may be ominous sign of climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

8 of the best things to do on the Isles of Scilly

How to make the most of a trip to the sub-tropical archipelago

The Independent UK

Mystery of 2,000-year-old Sicily grave reveals surprising female warrior

Researchers say findings are ‘evidence of a leading role for a woman in warfare on Iron Age Scilly’

The Independent UK

Isles of Scilly remains are iron age female warrior, scientists say

DNA analysis of tooth enamel solves puzzle of 2,000-year-old grave on Bryher that contained sword and mirror

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UK's hidden seaside islands 25 miles from the mainland that look like the Maldives

The Scilly Isles lie several miles southwest of Land's End in Cornwall in the Atlantic Ocean and have some of the best average temperatures and friendliest climate in the UK

The Guardian - UK

‘We seem to have slipped into another time’: a walking holiday on the Scilly Isles

On a self-led tour of this sparkling archipelago, the views and sense of ‘otherness’ prove captivating

Daily Mirror

Tranquil British island owned by Prince William which he visits with Kate and kids

Britain's very own slice of paradise is only an hour away by plane, with subtropical plants and dozens of sightseeing opportunities buried within its sleepy and unspoilt landscape

The Guardian - UK

‘Unzip your tent and take in the magic’: readers’ favourite UK campsites

From the wild Highlands to the sunny Scilly Isles, our campers enjoy the simple pleasures of life: beaches, walks and stargazing

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Kate Middleton and William take George, Charlotte and Louis on 'break to private island'

It has been reported that the Cambridges enjoyed a two-week break on the island of Tresco, part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago off the coast of Cornwall - and it's the third year in a row that they've visited the island

The Independent UK

Best Isles of Scilly hotels 2023: Where to stay for a luxury or budget UK island escape

From castles to rustic eco lodges, unwind island-style at these top stays

The Independent UK

Isles of Scilly: 10 reasons to visit UK’s answer to the Maldives

With white-sand beaches, clear seas and palm-tree peppered islands, a visit to this archipelago feels a long way from home, says Ben Kentish

Evening Standard

Crystal clear water and the purest nature you’ve seen: Why the Isles of Scilly are the UK’s best kept secret

Lobster like you’ve never tasted before, turquoise waters and a beach entirely to yourself, head to Scilly this summer for a staycation like no other, says Isobel Van Dyke

Daily Mirror

2,300 Brits forced to take a ferry to get to a bank after island closes last branch

The Isles of Scilly is losing its last remaining bank branch, Lloyds, but the closure means anyone wanting face-to-face banking has to do it every fortnight or travel for five hours

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