As the much-loved Scillonian III prepares to make her final sailings between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly, Martin Hesp looks back on 25 years travelling to the islands – and picks six of the best walks in the Scillonian archipelago.

The Isles of Scilly sit far out in the Atlantic, where fishing remains part of everyday life. Here lobster, crab and the day’s catch move quickly from sea to plate, offering visitors a true taste of Cornwall’s island seafood traditions.

The Isles of Scilly are fast becoming one of Britain's most exciting food destinations. Discover fresh seafood, artisan producers, island spirits, vineyards and unforgettable local flavours.

Meet one of the last traditional fisher-farmers of the Isles of Scilly and discover a remarkable way of life built around fishing, farming, flowers, seaweed and the changing seasons.