Isles of Scilly

"Scilly" redirects here. For the place in Surrey, see Scilly Isles, Surrey. For the atoll in the Society Islands, sometimes called "Scilly Atoll", see Manuae (Society Islands).

The Isles of Scilly (/ˈsɪli/; Cornish: Syllan or Enesek Syllan) are an archipelago off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula ofGreat Britain. It is the southernmost location in England and the United Kingdom, as well as the most westerly in England.

The population of all the islands at the 2011 census was 2,203.^[2] Scilly forms part of the ceremonial county of Cornwall, and some services are combined with those of Cornwall. However, 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 thefreehold land on the islands. Tourism is a major part of the local economy, along with agriculture — particularly the growing of cut flowers.