http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress A Pictorial Guide to the Isles of Scilly Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:07:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This tranquil scene features a small sailing boat on the sandbar between the islands of Gugh and St. Agnes in the Isles of Scilly. Enjoy this photo on your computer by selecting the image as a background for your screen display - simply click on your choice of the three available ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/scillyguy/59 Extending from the craft studios at Porthloo through to Old Town on St. Mary's, the level terrain of the Lower Moors Nature Trail makes it a popular walking route with locals and visitors alike. At its northern end, the trail starts at the rear of the craft studios and leads ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/scillyguy/58 The boat 'Jacobite' undergoing a service at Porthloo. A misty day - the Scillonian III arriving mid afternoon.Stately Arum Lilies are looking impressive in the garden at the moment. http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/scillyguy/57 CARREG DHU (pronounced locally as Crake Dew) is a community garden situated near Longstone Terrace in the centre of St. Mary's. The one and a half acre subtropical garden derives its name from its former use as a ram-pit quarry - and in translation means Black Rocks although the ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/55 The Isles of Scilly first ever festival of walking event, Walk Scilly 07 will be taking place between 26 March and 2 April 2007. The seven day festival will see a series of themed guided walks taking place across the Islands. A variety of local experts will lead over 20 ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/54 Enjoy this scene around Peninnis Light, St. Mary's on your computer by selecting the photo as a background for your screen display - simply click on your choice of the three available resolutions listed below. After the image has loaded in a new window - right click your mouse and select ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/53 The Reverend Guy Scott is pictured here with his wife and two daughters prior to the church ceremony in which he was officially appointed as the new vicar to the Islands. The church service was attended by many visiting clergy and over 40 of Guy's former parishoners from Mullion in Cornwall ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/52 This Black Swan was spotted on Porthloo pond today. A native of Australia and Tasmania the bird is also found wild in New Zealand to where it was introduced. It is the world's only black swan although its flight feathers, normally almost fully hidden at rest, are white. Quite how ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/51 The Rotary Club of the Isles of Scilly have announced the results of their 2006 Photo Competition, based on the theme "The essence of a holiday in Scilly". The competition created a great deal of interest amongst visitors to the Islands this summer and with many superb photographs submitted as ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/50 The Isles of Scilly Rotary Club are running a 'Holiday Photo Competition 2006' The theme for the competition is "The Essence of a Holiday in Scilly" with all proceeds being contributed to the Rotary 'Shelterbox Appeal' http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/49 The children of Carn Gwaval Base School presented their annual 'Crowning of the May Queen' ceremony today on a gloriously sunny afternoon in Hugh Town. A large assembly of proud parents, civic dignitaries and spectators gathered in the Park to enjoy a colourful afternoon of traditional song and dance by ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/47 After a very wet and misty day on the Islands whilst the mainland was experiencing the warmest day of the year, the sun eventually came out late this afternoon providing a tranquil end to the day in and around the harbour, St. Mary's.More Photos - Click Thumbnails to see an ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/46 Enjoy this scene around Cromwells Castle, Tresco on your computer by selecting the photo as a background for your screen display - simply click on your choice of the three available resolutions listed below. After the image has loaded in a new window - right click your mouse and select the ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/45 Spectators take to the boats to follow the 2006 World Pilot Gig Championships. More Photos - Click Thumbnails to see an enlargement then back button to return to this page.899901903905907909911913 http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/44 'Irene Too' crosses the finishing line ! The 2006 World Pilot Gig Championships got off to a flying start, with the veteran Ladies crew of the Falmouth based Gig, 'Irene Too' winning the first race of this weekends sporting event. On a fine cool evening, the jubilant crew finished some 12 ... http://www.visit-scilly.co.uk/wordpress/archives/admin/43