Just 28 miles South West of lands End in Cornwall, U.K lies a group of Islands called the Isles of Scilly. The Isles of Scilly are one of Britain's best-kept holiday destination secrets. This 'Lilli putian Archipelago' with its sub- tropical gardens and a unique way of life, makes it a very special location. You may if you are visiting the West Country take a day trip to either St Mary's or Tresco but we along with our friends went for ten days in May 2004. We flew from Stanstead to Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall and from there, took another flight of half an hour landing on the island of St Mary’s. We stayed in Old Town in a very comfortable B & B called The Withies which was a short walk into the main town of Hugh Town and not too far from the hundred year old golf course which has magnificent sea views all the way round the course.

With a population of around 2000 people the Isles of Scilly is much more than a beautiful group of Islands. All over the islands there are glorious sandy beaches, wonderful views, magnificent seascapes and abundant wildlife. The Islands enjoy a very mild climate due to the Gulf Stream current that passes close by, making them one of Britain's warmest places in the winter and the sunniest in summer. Visiting the Isles of Scilly is like taking a step back in time, which is one facet of the Island's character and attraction.
There are five inhabited Islands, St Mary's being the largest, while the others are Bryher, St Agnes, St Martin's and Tresco.

To enter the picture galleries for St Agnes, Bryher,
Tresco, St Martin's and St Mary's, simply click on that particular island on the map.