Rosamunde Scott was born in 1924 in the small village of Lelant in Cornwall. She spent many happy times growing up on the cliffs and beaches, and the Cornish landscape had a profound influence on her. In 1946 she married her husband, Graham Hope Pilcher, and moved to the opposite end of the British Isles, to Dundee in Scotland. She began publishing some of her writings in 1949, first under the pseudonym Jane Fraser, and then under her own name. Although living in Scotland, the landscape and scenery of her childhood in Cornwall provide the setting for many of Pilcher’s stories. Pilcher went on to sell more than 60 million books worldwide. Prideaux Place by Dave Malby Pilcher’s books have...

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Hanover Cove, also known as Vugga Hayle, is a dramatic stretch of coastline on the North Coast of Cornwall between Perranporth and St. Agnes. It is named after the ship the Hanover, which was wrecked here in 1763. Carrying gold bullion, and en route to Falmouth from Lisbon, it was blown onto the rocks by a gale: only 3 of the 67 aboard survived! Hanover Cove is mysterious because it cannot be seen from the main coastal path. To see some of the features you need to venture off the path (with extreme caution, see below) or use a boat or, better still, a drone. Hanover Cove Top Down by Jamie Turnbull A combination of mining and erosion have created the most...

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Yesterday we looked at the most popular aerial pictures of Cornwall this year as chosen by you. Today, it's the turn of the photographers to choose their favourite shots from 2021. We haven chosen these shots for many different reasons: from being able to capture a beautiful scene, to a reminder of happy times with the family, to a glimpse of normality in strange times. For many, photography and creativity have helped keep them going in 2021, which will be remembered as the year of global pandemic. We hope that seeing the beauty of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has brought some joy to others too.   Carl Brightman ~ Chapel Porth "My favourite image of the year was...

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It's just over a year ago that our online gallery of aerial photography covering Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly first opened. In that time 30,000 people from 75 countries have visited the gallery. Throughout 2021 we've added many new pictures to the gallery, as well as articles exploring Cornwall from the air, and new photographs from our photographers on Facebook and Instagram. In total, we've shared more than 500 pictures of Cornwall from above. What follows are the pictures that have been most popular this year.   Most Viewed Picture In The Gallery Our most popular picture in the gallery, viewed some 750 times over the course of the year, is this picture of Fowey by Brendan Fitzgerald. Fowey...

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If you're looking for a Perranporth inspired Christmas gift then you're in the right place. We have lots of Perranporth inspired products in the gallery, so we thought that putting them together in one place made sense.   Mugs Perranporth makes an appearance in our recently launched range of mugs featuring aerial images of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Add a personal touch to your tea and coffee with this mug featuring Perranporth tidal pool, otherwise known as Chapel Rock pool. The ideal gift for the wild swimmer in your life.   2022 Perranporth Calendar Our 2022 Perranporth Calendars mean that you can get an aerial view of Perranporth on your kitchen wall, 365 days a year.With some of...

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One year ago we launched the Perrans Above Gallery, aimed at showcasing the best of Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly and the work of the aerial photographers capturing it. To celebrate our first birthday, we're running a competition. COMPETITION: WIN one of SIX prizes... 1st prize: one framed print of your choice from our gallery (worth up to £130).2nd prize: one canvas print from our gallery (worth up to £90).3rd prize: one A3 Perranporth 2022 Calendar from our gallery.SIX WINNERS will be randomly selected on Sunday the 31st of October, 2021. We will be giving away 1 x 1st prize, 2 x 2nd prizes, and 3 x 3rd prizes (so six prizes in total). Picture winners can choose which...

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St. Agnes is the most south westerly island of the Isles of Scilly, and thereby the most south westerly island in the UK. It is set apart from the other islands and surrounded by rocks to the south west, which act as a natural breakwater shielding it and the other islands from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean. I've been visiting the Isles of Scilly since I was a child in the 1980s, and the island that I've visited most often is St. Agnes. What sets St. Agnes apart, in my view, is a kind of rugged beauty that you don't find on the other islands. On my last few visits I've been taking aerial photographs of the island,...

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If you're coming to Perranporth it's most likely to visit the beach. How well do you know Perranporth beach and what there is to see? What follows is our aerial guide to exploring Perranporth beach. Perranporth Beach & Droskyn by Simon Smith When you get to Perranporth beach you may discover a beach that is just over two miles long or you might discover a beach that is just a third of one mile long! This is because the beach is covered by the sea approximately twice a day, as the tide comes in and goes out. For this reason it's a good idea to check the tide times before you arrive. At high tide, as in the above picture,...

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Are you visiting Perranporth this year? Do you want to know some of the things to see and do? If so, read on... This is our guide on what to see and do in and around Perranporth. Perranporth is famous for its two miles of sandy beach, but there are many things to see and explore: from valley and cliff walks, to green spaces, to sites of historical interest.  Perranporth West by Jamie Turnbull As this picture shows: there are lots of green spaces to explore in the middle of Perranporth. The Clock Gardens, for instance, are a great place to sit for lunch, and are always alive with colour. To the West lies Perranporth Beach. To the East lies...

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The G7 Summit officially begins today in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. The United States President Joe Biden arrived at Newquay Airport late on Wednesday night, and then drove to Carbis Bay. His official Helicopter, 'Marine One', was restricted because of the weather: a mixture of fog and light-rain known locally as 'mizzle'. As many of the World Leaders will have helicopters at their disposal, and with Cornwall set for a sunny weekend, we thought we'd put together a little guide of the best sights for them to see and look out for from the air. 1.) St. Ives Bay Carbis Bay at Dawn by Kristian Ponsford World Leaders are staying in Carbis Bay, which is itself in the much larger St....

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