Brownsea Island Brownsea Island Brownsea Island (also archaically known as "Branksea") is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dorset, England. The island is owned by the National Trust. Much of the island is open to the public and includes areas of woodland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife, together with cliff top views across Poole Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck. The island was the location of an experimental camp in 1907 that led to the formation of the Scout movement the following year. Access is by public ferry or private boat; in 2017
St. MacDara's Island St. MacDara's Island St. MacDara's Island is a medieval Christian monastery and National Monument located off the coast of County Galway, Ireland. St. MacDara's Island is located on a 60-acre (24.5 ha) granite mountain island off the coast of Connemara, west-southwest of Carna. Saint Sinach Macdara, patron saint of seafarers, is believed to have built a wooden church on the island in the sixth century. It was replaced by the present stone building in the 10th century. The roof stones were cut to mimic wood shingles. Local fishermen traditionally dipped their sails three times while passing the island. A wooden