St. Mary’s, the largest island in the Isles of Scilly, is home to around 1,800 residents and serves as the main gateway to the archipelago. Covering just over 6 square miles, the island combines unspoiled natural beauty with convenient air and sea connections. Old Town on St. Mary’s offers a peaceful, scenic retreat with a sandy beach, nature reserve, and network of walking paths. Old Town Church is the resting place of former Prime Minister Sir Harold Wilson and is closely linked to the German shipwreck of the SS Schiller, a luxury ocean liner that sank in 1875. Many victims are buried in the church grounds.