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Our amazing photographer Mary Davies has returned to Roy Cottage to update our pictures. Thanks, Mary.

A recent exhibition organised by members of Rushen Heritage Trust, focusing on the hey-day of tourism in the south of the Island, attracted a large number of visitors to Port Erin; many of whom reminisced about those halcyon days. Situated in St Catherine’s Church Hall, a stone’s throw from Port Erin Bay, the organisation’s volunteers…

A kayaker has filmed a close encounter with a 23ft (7m) basking shark off the south coast of the Isle of Man. Craig Whally said he came across the plankton-eating fish while he was exploring caves near an area known as Fleshwick on Monday. He said he feels “shocked and privileged” adding: “I saw a…

We had our Quality in Tourism annual inspection this week; a statutory requirement for Visit Isle of Man, to ensure the highest standard of self catering and hotel accommodation. We scored at the very top end of 4 star mark with 81% (4* range is 60-83%), with 100% for cleanliness. We have plenty of space…

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wanted to find out more? The Community Farm at Wallberry Farm on Old Castletown Road will welcome Howard Parkin, expert astronomer and founder of AstroManx, this Friday (April 8 2016) for an evening entitled ‘Mars, Exploring the Red Planet’. Roy Cottage offers Self Catering Accommodation…

Roy Cottage is available for Easter 2016. Special Offer £290.00 for 3 nights (25-27 March 2016). Contact us for more details. Paul and Alice enjoying a beautiful walk on the island, Easter 2015

Castle clock has its new face restored Castle Rushen’s iconic clock has regained its face. Manx National Heritage made the most of fine weather today and abseilers from the Venture Centre reinstated the clock face. The face was removed in October for restoration; the sign writing in gold and redecorating was done by local company…

NAUTICAL MUSEUM IN CASTLETOWN REFRESHED WITH NEW DISPLAY Museum to reopen on Saturday 4th July 2015 Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, is refurbishing parts of the Nautical Museum in Castletown. Until recently, the museum which opened in 1951 was home to the ‘Peggy’, the…

The event, which attracts huge crowds, has been running since 1971 One of the Isle of Man’s strangest sporting competitions, the World Tin Bath Championships, has celebrated its 44th anniversary. Hundreds of people gathered around Castletown harbour to watch brave competitors race their customised bathtubs over a 400m course. The winner is either the first…

It’s been a great spring for sightings of Risso’s dolphins in Manx waters. There have already been 24 sightings of Risso’s this year, more than the rest of the British Isles combined. The first sighting of the year was on March 17 and there has been a steady stream of sightings reported by the public…

Walk from Port Erin to Castletown to raise money for good causes This year’s Harbour 2 Harbour Sponsored Walk will take place on Sunday, May 10 2015. The event, now in its second year, is organised by Southern Community Initiatives and raises money for a number of important local causes, including Southern Befrienders, Men in…

Peggy was built for George Quayle, of Castletown, between 1789 and 1793 Roy Cottage is a Self Catering Manx holiday cottage, situated on the sea front, in Castletown, the ancient capital of the Isle of Man. Bringing news to the visitor of the Isle of Man. Archaeologists in the Isle of Man are preparing to…

The 43rd World Tin Bath Championships will take place in the middle harbour, Castletown, tomorrow (Saturday), starting at 3pm. The event is run by the Castletown Ale Drinkers’ Society and sponsored by Jameson Whiskey, Heron and Brearley, Capital International, The Vineyard, Tower Insurance, 3FM and Poker Stars. It has attracted an entry of more than…

John Keggin was out kayaking with friends when he came across the plankton-eating monsters, which weigh around five tons and are often seen between May and July John Keggin was astounded when a 10ft basking shark surfaced right in front of him off Port Erin, Isle of Man. Article Source Roy Cottage is a Self…

You need a head for heights for the Isle of Man’s latest outdoor adventure experience. And the man behind Ape Mann Adventure Park, at South Barrule plantation, says that only a week after the opening of its high ropes course it’s already proving a big hit with residents and visitors alike. Steve Salter invited a…

The annual Picnic in the Park and Sports Day, organised by Castletown Festival committee, returns to Poulsom Park on Sunday, May 18. The event begins at 1pm and this is a community afternoon with lots of attractions such as ‘Tootie the Tank Engine’ for children to ride on, plus a sports programme with 40 events.…

There is still time to register for the inaugural Harbour2Harbour walk from Castletown to Port Erin this Sunday, May 11. People of all walking abilities are invited to participate in the event which is being sponsored by Friends Provident and will raise funds for Southern Communities Initiatives, Southern Befrienders and Sport Erin. The walk starts…

Peggy was built for George Quayle, of Castletown, between 1789 and 1793 An archaeological dig is under way to free what is believed to be the world’s oldest yacht from a cellar in the Isle of Man. The vessel, Peggy, was built for Castletown politician and bank owner George Quayle between 1789 and 1793. After…

Archaeologists will today start work at the Nautical Museum in Castletown, home of the world’s oldest yacht, the 200-year old Peggy. Roy Cottage is a Self Catering Manx holiday cottage, situated on the sea front, in Castletown, the ancient capital of the Isle of Man. Bringing news to the visitor of the Isle of Man.…

The next lecture at the Manx Museum held by the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society (IoMNHAS) will focus on the mystery of why, in the late Stone Age, people living on what is today the site of the island’s airport developed a unique culture quite distinct from the traditions found in either…

It follows the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council announcement the island is the best place to stargaze in the British Isles with 26 Dark Sky Discovery sites. The Times, The Independent, The Sun, The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph have all reported the story, including pictures by local photographer Ron Strathdee. Roy Cottage…

The Isle of Man is to start celebrating the ‘Island of Culture 2014’ in just a few days’ time. Celebrations to mark its launch will see a number of events take place from Saturday, January 4, until Monday. The public launch will be held in the Villa Marina Arcade from 1.30pm-6.30pm on Saturday next week,…

The highest recorded number of seal pups have been born on the Calf of Man this year, according to the Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT). Wildlife experts had predicted the “bumper year” for seal births after the first six were born a week earlier than expected in September. Marine officer Eleanor Stone said the 45 births…

According to the Manx Wildlife Trust about 40 pups are born on the Calf of Man each year Wildlife experts on the Isle of Man have predicted a “bumper year” for seal pups after the first were born a week early on the Calf of Man. Six were recorded by the Manx Wildlife Trust this…

The humble lawnmower became one of the star attractions at Castletown’s Southern Agricultural Show, with the event’s first sit-on lawnmower rally. A field of 13 budding champions entered their machines in the circuit racing in front of an impressive crowd. Organiser – and competitor – Robert Comish said it could become a regular fixture at…