A Danish tall ship which has featured in numerous films and television series has departed Penzance Dry Dock following the completion of a programme of general maintenance and surveys.

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has appointed local transport industry expert Mark Howarth to its board as a non-executive director.

The new passenger terminal at Land’s End Airport opened its doors for the first time on Tuesday (9 April), following the completion of the £1 million project.

The latest aircraft to service the 28-mile route from Land’s End Airport to the Isles of Scilly is due for delivery next week – once it completes an epic 4,500 mile flight from its current home in Canada.

The Isles of Scilly passenger ferry Scillonian III has set sail for her first voyage of the 2013 summer sailing season, departing from Penzance Harbour on Monday morning (25 March).

The first gigs have been transported to the Isles of Scilly on board the Scillonian III and Gry Maritha, in preparation for the 24th World Pilot Gig Championships which take place later this year.

A 10-week schedule of Sunday sailings has been announced for the Isles of Scilly passenger ship Scillonian III, to increase capacity during the peak summer season and offer passengers greater flexibility for travel.

Flights to the Isles of Scilly take off from Exeter next week as Skybus launches its biggest ever summer schedule.

Isles of Scilly passenger ship Scillonian III is set to leave Penzance Dry Dock after a £2 million programme of refurbishments and winter maintenance.

Passengers travelling on the Scillonian III passenger ferry between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly have raised just over £1,800 for Cornwall Hospice Care.