The ‘Journal’ took the opportunity to have a look around the wonderful archipelago which is very similar in landscape to the highlands and islands of Donegal and the Sperrins and which has ancients links to Ireland dating back to the 6th century.
With the tourist hotspots of southern Europe suffering suffocating heat this July, perhaps a trip to these northern islands may become an increasingly attractive option in the years ahead.
1. A view of the ancient settlement of Kirkjubøur, on the island of Streymoy. St. Brendan is reputed to have landed here in the 6th century.
A view of the ancient settlement of Kirkjubøur, on the island of Streymoy. St. Brendan is reputed to have landed here in the 6th century. Photo: Kevin Mullan
2. A view of the cloud-topped mountain of Høgoyggj from Nólsoy harbour. The island of Nólsoy is short ferry trip from Tórshavn
A view of the cloud-topped mountain of Høgoyggj from Nólsoy harbour. The island of Nólsoy is short ferry trip from Tórshavn Photo: Kevin Mullan
3. The beach of Sandagerð in Tórshavn where the river Sandá flows into the sea. The river divides Tórshavn from the village of Argir.
The beach of Sandagerð in Tórshavn where the river Sandá flows into the sea. The river divides Tórshavn from the village of Argir. Photo: Kevin Mullan
4. Nólsoy, an island immediately opposite Tórshavn, measures just metres across at its narrowest point. The name Nólsoy refers to a narrow stretch of land.
Nólsoy, an island immediately opposite Tórshavn, measures just metres across at its narrowest point. The name Nólsoy refers to a narrow stretch of land. Photo: Kevin Mullan