Tresco

Tresco is the easternmost inhabited island of the Isles of Scilly, a group of islands off the southwest coast of Cornwall, England. It is the second-largest island in the archipelago by area, after St Mary's. The island forms part of the Cornwall Council unitary authority area and the civil parish of Isles of Scilly. Its landscape is relatively low-lying, with a mild Atlantic climate that supports subtropical planting.

Tresco is best known for Tresco Abbey Gardens, a private horticultural estate established in the 19th century on the site of the ruins of a Benedictine abbey. The gardens are noted for their mild climate and diverse collection of exotic plants from around the world, housed within the grounds of the former Tresco Abbey. The Tresco Estate was developed by Augustus Smith after he acquired the Isles in 1834 and remains a private estate managed by the family.

The island's principal settlement is New Grimsby on the eastern coast, which serves as the main harbour and provides facilities for residents and visitors. Tourism, agriculture, and conservation are the main activities, with accommodation including hotels and holiday lets supported by the estate. Access to Tresco is by regular ferry from St Mary's, the central hub of the Isles of Scilly, with further connections to the wider archipelago by occasional scheduled services and private boats. Overall, Tresco is characterized by its horticultural attractions, historic estate, and role in island tourism within the Scilly Isles.