About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are an archipelago and autonomous region of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, halfway between Norway and Iceland. Although offering an unpredictable climate, the 18 Faroe Islands have a rugged beauty comprising steep cliffs, green mountains and areas of unspoilt nature, making them a hiker’s paradise. You can even dive in the crystal clear water, or, if you’re particularly adventurous, take advantage of the excellent surf breaks during the winter months. There are also many fascinating museums giving a detailed insight into the Faroe’s exciting history, featuring various artefacts dating from the Viking Age to the 19th Century. The main port can be found in the capital and largest city, Torshavn, where you can sail to the north Danish coast, making the Faroe Islands a useful gateway to mainland Europe.

About Scotland

Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England. Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer. Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor. In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries. There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.