Annet, Isles of Scilly
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Annet is the second largest of the 50 uninhabited Isles of Scilly, 28 miles off the coast from Land’s End.
Annet is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a massive bird community. The most famous of its inhabitants is the Puffin. The island contains many burrows in its cliffs, made by members of the Auk family, who breed here every year.
Landing on the island is restricted, but boats from St Mary's take visitors on a sea tour around the sanctuary to view its splendid bird population. Depending on the time of year the Puffins can be seen standing outside their burrows or swimming around diving for fish. The boatmen always try to ensure that their visitors get a good chance to view the Puffins.
The island is managed by The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, who are responsible for the management of all the land that is leased to it by the Duchy of Cornwall on the inhabited islands, in addition to all the uninhabited islands, islets and rocks.
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| Inhabited islands in the Isles of Scilly: St Mary's | St Agnes | Tresco | Bryher | St Martin's | |
| Uninhabited islands in the Isles of Scilly: Annet | Bishop Rock | Crim Rocks | English Island | Gugh | Samson | Zantman's Rock | |
| Related topics: Environment of the Isles of Scilly | History of the Isles of Scilly | Transport in the Isles of Scilly | |
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