Dundee to Faroe Islands

Lying within the eastern central lowlands on the north bank of Firth of Tay, the city of Dundee is the fourth largest city in Scotland. Due to its close location to North Sea coast of Scotland, the city maintains an oceanic climate with mean temperatures and rainfall. The city has a lot of historic landmarks which are a great source to witness this land's rich cultural past. The Law; a giant hill north of the city center was the site of an Iron Age Hill Fort. Here the oldest building is St Mary's Tower, the history of which dates back to 15th century. Other such sites are Gothic Revival Episcopal Cathedral of St Paul's and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Andrew's. One famous attraction is Tay Bridge, the famous iron bridge (1872-1878) which runs over Tay, and carried railroad line from Dundee to Edinburgh. R.R.S Discovery is a highly visited tourist attraction here. DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts) displays exhibitions and art-house films. HM Frigate Unicorn exhibits city's maritime history. If you have kids along with you, then take them to Sensation, city's science center where they will find much to discover with their own senses. This city of Scotland owns a lot of ancient castles, most impressive of all is Glamis Castle. Made with stunning architecture, the domain is rich in history and hence is a popular destination. The accommodation in Dundee are splashed with interiors and themes based on artistic taste of Scotland. Posh interiors coupled with multiple cuisines, makes the whole stay of the guests an unforgettable experience. Waste no time; log onto MakeMyTrip.com and book the tour to Dundee online. The travel portal offers you the liberty of fragmenting your journey and make up the tour package by choosing each thing on the basis of your preference and budget. MakeMyTrip lets you fly on budget and travel wisely.

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.