YORK PR man Tony Docherty is used to a challenge, which is perhaps just as well.

The tourism consultant is often called in to help publicise visitor attractions, including York's own Jorvik Viking Centre.

Now he has been given what sounds like a tough assignment - selling the glories of the Falkland Islands, which are known mostly for a war nearly 25 years ago, their remoteness and, er, penguins.

Tony remains upbeat and is already working on a report for Falkland officials. Perhaps for his next job Tony should dream up ways of attracting visitors to the tiny islet of Rockall.

Updated: 09:38 Tuesday, May 02, 2006