Carrickstarne

Carrickstarne is an islet in St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, England. Carrickstarne is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Pulpit Rock, as well as near the locality Peninnis Head.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St Mary’s Airport and St Mary’s Hospital.

St Mary’s Airport

Aerodrome

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St Mary's Airport or Isles of Scilly Airport is an airport located 1 nautical mile east of Hugh Town on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, to the south west of Cornwall, UK.

St Mary’s Hospital

Hospital

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St Mary’s Hospital is situated 3,900 feet northwest of Carrickstarne.

Isles of Scilly Museum

Museum

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The Isles of Scilly Museum is a museum in the Isles of Scilly, off Cornwall, England. The museum closed because its former home was unsafe but will re-open in the former Town Hall in Spring 2027 as the Isles of Scilly Museum & Cultural Centre. Isles of Scilly Museum is situated 1 mile northwest of Carrickstarne.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Peninnis Head and Old Town.

Peninnis Head

Locality

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Peninnis Head is the southernmost point of St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. The headland is within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the Heritage Coast.

Old Town

Village

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Old Town is a village on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly located southeast of Hugh Town. It is thought to be the oldest settlement on the island. It is a popular tourist area and is only a short distance from the island's airport.