Isles of Scilly

Tiny English island with 85 locals and a beach that ‘turns people into mermaids’ – where you can stay for £12.50 a night

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Tiny English island with 85 locals and a beach that ‘turns people into mermaids’ – where you can stay for £12.50 a night

AN island just off the coast of Cornwall has become a popular place to visit among staycationers looking for a remote getaway.  St Agnes, one of the islands in the Isles of Scilly, has a population of around 85 people due to its out of the way location.  4 St Agnes is the most southerly … Read more

The UK’s incredible ‘desert island’ – with a population of 0 | Travel News | Travel

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The UK’s incredible ‘desert island’ – with a population of 0 | Travel News | Travel

Located off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain lies a beautiful  ‘desert island’ where nobody lives.  Samson is the largest of the uninhabited islands on Scilly, it takes its name from Saint Samson of Dol, who visited the islands in the sixth century. Consisting of two hills joined by a thin … Read more