Isles of Scilly News
- Two rare seabirds spotted off Isles of Scilly September 21, 2023 5:14 am The Guardian It has been a good autumn for seabird enthusiasts, especially those taking boat trips, known as “pelagics”, off the Isles of Scilly. Among the usual sightings, a selection of shearwaters and storm petrels, came a real rarity: a south polar skua. As its …
- Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as preferred shipbuilder September 14, 2023 6:32 pm Cruise & Ferry Construction of Scillonian IV will commence in Piriou’s Vietnam yard in spring 2024 The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has named Piriou as its preferred shipbuilder for its new passenger ferry. The appointment followed a due diligence process that …
- Piriou to build two new vessels for Isles of Scilly ferry services September 13, 2023 8:38 pm Marine Log Written by Nick Blenkey French shipbuilder Piriou has been selected to build a new passenger ferry and new freight vessel for Isles of Scilly ferry services.[Image: Piriou] Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is moving ahead with its plans for new vessels for …
- Piriou to build two green ferries for Isles of Scilly September 13, 2023 4:34 pm Offshore Energy Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has selected French shipbuilder Piriou as its preferred shipbuilder to build and deliver two new eco-friendly ferries. Isles of Scilly Steamship Group In April, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group announced a private …
- Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names preferred shipbuilder for new vessels September 13, 2023 12:19 pm Business Live The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has named Piriou as its preferred shipbuilder to build and deliver two new vessels for the group. In April, the group announced a private financing solution for the replacement of the vessels and the intent to select a …
- Visit The Isles Of Scilly: England's Enchanted Archipelago Off The Coast Of Cornwall September 11, 2023 8:51 pm The Travel Summary The Isles of Scilly are a group of islands off the coast of Cornwall, England, offering a unique and secluded experience compared to mainland England. The main island, St Mary's, has the largest population, with a total of 2,200 inhabitants …
- Iron Age ‘warrior woman’ identified on the Isles of Scilly September 2, 2023 6:54 pm The Past The recent re-analysis of an unusual Iron Age burial from the Isles of Scilly – which contained grave goods typical of both men and women from this period – has shown that its occupant was biologically female. Discovered on the island of Bryher in 1999, …
- Twitchers flock to see rare Boobies off Isles of Scilly September 2, 2023 7:11 am Devon Live Two incredibly rare birds were spotted off the Isles of Scilly and twitchers have flocked to the Westcountry beauty spot to catch a glimpse. The bird spotters flocked to the isolated Bishop Rock Lighthouse, located 6.5km west of the archipelago. Earlier …
- Harland & Wolff plans to build and operate Isles of Scilly ferries September 1, 2023 5:05 pm Cruise & Ferry Harland & Wolff has spent the past three years working on the design of these new vessels UK-based shipbuilder Harland & Wolff plans to build and operate two ferries on the route between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly, as well as one inter-island …
- Harland & Wolff reveals programme to build and operate Isles of Scilly ferry August 31, 2023 10:04 am The News Letter Over the past three years the British shipbuilding and fabrication company has been working on the design and costing models for these vessels and has now sought to make an application for levelling up funding, alongside approved partners. Partners include …
- Harland and Wolff looking to build and operate Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ferries August 30, 2023 4:39 pm Business Live Shipbuilder Harland and Wolff has said it is readying proposals to build and operate new ferries between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The maritime engineering company, which operates Devon’s Appledore shipyard and the Belfast yard where the Titanic …
- Harland & Wolff in move to build and operate Isles of Scilly ferry August 30, 2023 9:47 am The Irish News Gary McDonald Business Editor 30 August, 2023 09:56 Harland & Wolff Group chief executive John Wood HARLAND & Wolff is in the running to build and operate two new ferries in the remote Isles of Scilly. The Belfast-rooted company is reaching the …
- Letter from Bryher, Isles of Scilly August 26, 2023 7:14 pm Nation.Cymru View from Bryher campsite toward Cromwell Castle and Tresco, image by Sarah Morgan Jones Sarah Morgan Jones Waking in the aftermath of the storm, the world looks greener and brighter. Those with event shelters who thought taking it down was advice not an …
- A Brief Guide To UK Regional Carrier Isles Of Scilly Skybus August 22, 2023 4:52 pm Simple Flying Situated just off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly are an archipelago representing the southernmost point of the British Isles. These can be reached by boat and helicopter, but for passengers wanting to travel on fixed-wing aircraft, …
- Hundreds of birdwatchers flock to see rare 'red-footed booby' on the Isles of Scilly August 22, 2023 3:53 pm Daily Mail The rare bird was spotted for only the second time in UK waters off Cornwall Photos show around 400 birdwatchers cramming into boats to get a glimpse By Ryan Prosser Updated: 11:46 EDT, 22 August 2023 Photos show hundreds of birdwatchers flocking to see a …
- Twitchers flock to Scilly Isles for sight of rare booby August 21, 2023 11:23 pm The Times Hundreds of birdwatchers have descended on a lighthouse four miles from the Isles of Scilly where a tropical bird has been spotted. The red-footed booby, a seabird native to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, was first seen earlier this month …
- Hundreds flock to Isles of Scilly for rare seabird August 21, 2023 3:32 pm BBC About 400 birdwatchers from across the country have visited the Isles of Scilly this month to catch a glimpse of a rare tropical bird recorded only once before in the UK. The red-footed booby, a seabird native to the Galápagos Islands, was spotted earlier …
- Volunteers remove 60 tonnes of rubbish from Isles of Scilly August 17, 2023 6:46 am BBC
- Rare tropical red-footed booby spotted near Isles of Scilly August 16, 2023 11:24 am BBC
- Isles of Scilly Skybus flights cancelled as pilots strike August 5, 2023 7:48 am BBC "The company provoked this by failing to consult with the IPA on the 2023 pay award, instead opting to cease all communication through official channels and imposing a pay award that falls significantly below inflation and leaves our members …