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Originally a real island, but attached to the rest of the island by a breakwater that developed into a road, the island is the site of Peel Castle, where there has been a fortification since at least Viking times.
The visitor season is to be extended into the autumn and winter this year by Visit Isle of Man in the hope that it will capture a share of the increas...
It was while working as a welder in the Glasgow shipyards that Billy Connolly discovered he had a knack for comedy. With his fearless and outspoken approach to life - which includes his wardrobe - the Scotsman carved out a remarkable 50-year career and garnered a cult following with his outrageous sense of humour.