From the air above the Scilly Isles, Cornwall. Photo by Kim Craig.
The Isles of Scilly (Cornish: Syllan or Enesek Syllan) are an archipelago off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain. The population of all the islands at the 2011 census was 2,203. Although the Isles of Scilly remain part of the ceremonial county of Cornwall, and some services have been combined with those of Cornwall, since 1890 the islands have had a separate local authority. Since the passing of the Isles of Scilly Order 1930, this authority has had the status of a county council and today is known as the Council of the Isles of Scilly. The adjective "Scillonian" is sometimes used for people or things related to the archipelago. The Duchy of Cornwall owns most of the freehold land on the islands. Tourism is a major part of the local economy, along with farming and agriculture. Natural England has designated the Isles of Scilly as National Character Area 158.
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Location: From the air above the Scilly Isles, Cornish Peninsula, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © kim craig / Alamy / Afripics
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