Higher Town, Isles of Scilly


Higher Town is the easternmost and largest settlement on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is situated just inland, though the more modern of the island's two quays is located just south of the settlement and is named Higher Town Quay.
A bakery, St Martin's Bakery, is located at Higher Town. The island's main shop and only post office is also located in the settlement, as is the Polreath Tea Rooms.
The settlement has two churches - the Church of England parish church of St Martin's, and also a Methodist chapel which dates from about 1845. The island's fire and coastguard station is situated by the CofE parish church.
The highest elevation of the town is near the post office, at above sea level.

St Agnes

There is also a small settlement called Higher Town on the island of St Agnes. The island's pub is situated between Higher Town and the island's quay at Porth Conger.