IN the University of Gottingen there is apparently the only copy of a map of the British Isles published in 1603 by John Woutneel and engraved by William Kip. It is a large sheet cut into four and ...

This is a genetic map of the British Isles, based on work by Professor Jim Wilson from the University of Edinburgh's Usher Institute and MRC Human Genetics Unit. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

After viewing the clip, encourage pupils to spot as many islands as they can on a map of the British Isles. Can the children find the Scilly Isles? Pupils could go on to draw and paint pictures of ...