Edinburgh to Faroe Islands

The capital of Scotland and the second largest city after Glasgow, Edinburgh is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Often called as the Athens of the North, this wonderful city is blessed with mountainous landscapes, tall trees, wonderful flower gardens, gurgling rivers and stunning lochs. Here, there are many attractions that can keep tourists engaged for days. Some of which are the Water of Leith - a trout stream, Arthur's Seat - an extinguished volcano, Calton Hill - a viewpoint and Duddingston Loch - the ideal place for bird-watching in Scotland. Edinburgh is divided into many districts, and some of the most popular ones are Leith, Stockbridge and Canonmills, New Town, Old Town, and Portobello. Old Town and New Town, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are dotted with historical and modern edifices. The presence of North Sea on the eastern side of Edinburgh has blessed it with several beautiful beaches, as well. West Sands, Yellowcraigs, Peace Bay and Gullane are some of the most gorgeous beaches that are ideal for romantic as well as fun-filled beachside family vacations. Besides sightseeing, tourists can indulge in shopping in Princes Street, dining in pedestrian precincts, lounging in English pubs and more. MakeMyTrip offers exciting packages to travel to Edinburgh with ease.

Along the North Atlantic Sea, an archipelago of 18 volcanic islands constitutes Europe’s peacefully hidden escape – Faroe Islands. Surrounded by Iceland and Scotland, the nation faces a Maritime Subarctic climate with windy summers and pleasant winters, sometimes characterised by rains and snow. The abundance of unique natural attractions in the Faroe Islands draws hikers, divers, surfers and birdwatchers from around the globe. Drangarnir, the two well-known sea stacks close to the beautiful hamlet of Sørvágur, is a spectacular hiking site. Towards the archipelago’s southernmost island, Suðuroy, the steep Beinisvørð cliffs rise up to 470m above sea level while impressive views of seabirds, clouds, mountainous landscape along with sounds of crashing waves await. There are several hiking trails around this site. Another must-visit destination at Suðuroy island is the circular lake, Hvannhagi, surrounded by a small mountain, Fjallið. To indulge in Faroe Islands’ history, the village of Kirkjubøur comprises among the oldest inhabited wooden houses in the world – Roykstovan. The same hamlet is also historically popular for the 12th-century-built Parish church, Ólavskirkja. Tórshavn, Klaksvík and Runavík are among the popular areas to shop for Faroese clothing and souvenirs. SMS, the largest shopping mall in the archipelago, is also in Tórshavn. On the other hand, Café Fríða in Klaksvík and Kafé Umami in Tórshavn are well-known dining destinations. If you are planning to visit Faroe Islands, book a flight and hotel from India’s leading travel portal – MakeMyTrip, offering cheap airfares and comfortable staying options with incredible discounts.