“People buy islands because they used to go snorkelling ... tax perspective they’re very attractive,” he says. Most islands can be given over to farming and as such can be passed down ...

But a private island in the heart of the Cotswolds offers exclusive stays anyone can book. Located in the middle of a water-skiing lake in Oxfordshire, The Island is available as a holiday ...

Torsa can be reached by crossing a small channel from neighbouring island Luing A controversial Islamic preacher is not in talks to buy a Scottish island, the estate agents have confirmed.