Indiana Jones and George Quayle
Often when you see a relatively small island on a map and you hear about one aspect of it, you think well that is all there is. A visit to the Isle of Man will soon dispel those thoughts. George Quayle, a […]
The North of the Island
Visitors to the Isle of Man see the ‘must see’ sights of castles, glens and the main towns and often miss out on the north of the island with its incredible coastlines, glacial plains and vast stretches of pebble beaches and during the late summer is blanketed in purple and yellow of the gorse and […]
Cruise ships, Douglas and Giant Sheep
We have an increasing number of cruise ships visiting the Isle of Man, and this drone footage not only shows one of them in the port but some amazing footage of Douglas Harbour. With what we have to offer all the visitors […]
My own dear Ellan Vannin
Many years ago when I was living in South Africa I remember going to see the one leg of the round the world boat race in Cape Town. My children came with me as it was mother’s day and it was my last month on the island. The Manx boat as well as other competitors […]
Tour Guides and holidays
As a tour guide on the Isle of Man it is amazing how many types of tourists we have coming over, from the regular all round tourist to specialist tours such as heritage railways, walking holidays to dark skies visitors
This year has been remarkable for me with Guided Tours of Mann as I have been […]
Gaiety Theatre and the Victorian Theatre Trap
When you look at an island so small as the Isle of Man in comparison with other places we have a wealth of history and heritage as well as buildings some simple and some iconic. I know how privileged we are to have one of these iconic buildings, designed by Frank Matcham who was […]
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Tynwald Day
Tomorrow is Tynwald Day and although I will be off island, it never ceases to fascinate me, the history, folklore and a little bit of paganism thrown in. What an amazing history we have on this small island.
Celebrate Mann’s Milling Heritage at Kentraugh Mill
The merry month of May heralds the popular National Mills Weekend across the length and breadth of the British Isles, and with it comes an annual opportunity for the public to experience the rich history of Kentraugh Mill in the south of the […]
Steam, Steam and more steam
What a fabulous day for the Isle of Man when we had two steam traction engines pulling a steam train on a flat bed, with a steam traction engine in the rear. People came out on the road, highways, byways and promenades to see this wonderful […]
Manx Singers and Musicians Head for Pastures Old and New
No matter what the temperature might be on the Isle of Man, things are hotting up for Manx music this month, with many singers and musicians heading for pastures old and new – together with a special weekend for harp players.
Trad bands Mec Lir and Ímar will be travelling to the Shetland Folk Festival, which […]