Named after the Norse god of war, the beguiling Faroese capital of Tórshavn (‘Thor’s Harbour’) is dotted with colourful buildings and bursting with Faroese charm
The classic approach by plane to the Faroes goes over the five peaks of needle-like Tindhólmur and between the steep sides of Sørvágsfjørður
Dozens of tiny hamlets dot the Faroe Islands, providing a glimpse of life in a land of extremes – a visit to Gjógv is a highlight of any trip
Hike the Faroes for unsurpassed views, such as this stunning vista of Funningsfjørður
The most remote and enigmatic of the Faroe Islands, Mykines can be cut off by bad weather for days, but the tussocky valleys and rich birdlife are worth the challenge
Ever since mistakenly studying Swedish at university (I actually signed up to do Spanish but went to the wrong lecture room), I have been fascinated by the Nordic countries. Although they share a common history and culture, they are...
James Proctor first visited the Faroe Islands over 30 years ago in 1992 on board the Smyril ferry sailing from Aberdeen and has been back and forth ever since. Accompanied half of the way by a pod of dolphins and buffeted by gale-force winds...