Isle of Man Third Best in 'UK Islands' Category

Isle of Man Third Best in 'UK Islands' Category - Condé Nast 2025 Awards

10th October 2025

Jehan Ashmore

The Isle of Man takes third place among Conde Nast Traveller readers' list of the best islands in the UK. Above, the 11th-century St. Patrick’s Isle, Peel, built by the Vikings, was also once home to Christian missionaries, warriors, and kings. The impressive fortress dominating the Isle, which was a royal residence, centre of government, and military stronghold, stands on the island’s southwest coastline. Credit: Visit Isle of Man-Linkedin

This year’s Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards has named the Isle of Man the third-best island in the UK.

In the English Channel, Guernsey took second place, and off Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, as Afloat reported, have taken the top spot.

The largest island in the Irish Sea has beaten the likes of the Isle of Wight, Jersey, and islands in Scotland, among them Arran, and has climbed from 8th place last year.

The publication is one of the world's leading luxury and lifestyle travel publications and was established in 1987.

Visit Isle of Man’s chief executive, Deborah Heather (see cruise story), is calling the accolade 'a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of the Island’s growing appeal.'

To read more from her in response, Manx Radio reports, and for the full list of the top 10 winners, click here.

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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