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The Latest Breaking News from the Isles of Scilly

These islands could be mistaken for Barbados – but they’re off the coast of England

No passport, no jet lag – just white sands, clear water and kayaking among seals. A sleeper train and a ferry later, Rod Ardehali discovers Britain’s most quietly astonishing islands

The Independent 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

Six of the best ferry crossings in the UK – from the Isles of Scilly to the Outer Hebrides

With unique views, fascinating history and opportunities for wildlife-spotting, taking a small boat across a river or to an island can be a holiday highlight

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‘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

The Guardian - UK

Whale sightings boom on UK coasts hints at victory for anti-hunting laws - and a climate warning

The 30-tonne mammals have been spotted from Sussex and the Isles of Scilly over the last month

The Independent 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

Payne: Visions and Journeys album review – British composer steps out of Elgar’s shadows

Inspired by holidays that the late Andrew Payne spent in the Isles of Scilly, this three-part collection of his previously unrecorded scores evokes crisp musical images

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OPINION - Scilly isles idyll is made possible by people they don’t like: the rest of us

It is holiday season in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, which means ice cream, pasties and social anxiety. There are Facebook posts about parking infractions; laughter at cars left on beaches to drown (curiously not everyone seems to understand tides); the annual appearance of a basking shark at Porthcurno,…

Evening Standard

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

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s favourite family holiday destination is just an hour away from the UK

The island is just off the English coast

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Inside King Charles and Camilla's lavish homes from Dumfries House to Transylvania farmhouse

Before his accession King Charles had properties all over the UK, from Scotland to the Isles of Scilly.

Daily Record

Ferries between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to receive £42m of private funding

New passenger and freight vessels could be introduced by March 2026

Birmingham Post

Prince of Wales's £1.3m Duchy of Cornwall Cottage is 'cheapest royal residence'

Tamarisk House on the Isles of Scilly was inherited by William when his father became King

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