Synopsis

Sharks, swaying palm trees, the skeletal remains of shipwrecks, and stretches of golden sand – these are essential elements of a subtropical paradise. Introduce sunken treasure, vibrant coral reefs, nectar-gathering birds, and blooms of exotic flowers, and the scene feels worlds away from Britain. Yet, the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago brimming with such wonders, lie just beyond Land’s End. Here, Britain's largest predator, the grey Atlantic seal, can be seen basking on the rocks, while noisy