Many of the conglomerate's interests are related to rural and coastal life, not least their land management and agricultural activities on the Ormsary estate and on the nearby Isle of Jura.

The refugees built many ships, sailing across the seas and to the nearby Isle of Balar where Círdan had fled with the survivors of Eglarest and Brithombar.

There she lived as 'Mrs Leigh', the surname of Ben Smith's relations on the nearby Isle of Wight.

The 14th century chapel overlooks the English Channel, and may have served as a beacon for sailors, warning of the nearby Isle of Portland.

In that case, P. caledonica is known as the New Caledonian Whistler, and restricted to the main island of New Caledonia and the nearby Isle of Pines.

After studies in Aeronautical Engineering at Southampton University, England, he entered the novitiate at Quarr Abbey, on the nearby Isle of Wight, in September 1960.

The nearby Isle of Doagh (no longer separate from mainland) is also worth a visit.

The boom resulted in the relocation of institutions into new developments in the nearby Isle of Dogs area, particularly that of Canary Wharf.

Residents may join the course's club, as well as a yacht club on the nearby Isles of Capri.

France did consider the landing of 40,000 men in the nearby British Isles but abandoned the idea because of logistical issues.