Torshavn has been the capital of the remote Faroe Islands since the year 850. The city (whose name literally means “Thor’s harbour”) has around 15,000 inhabitants and is located on the largest island of the archipelago: Streymoy. Take a walk through the historic centre with old grass-roofed buildings and visit the Listasavn Foroya – the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands, then relax in the nearby Viðarlundin Park or take a trip to the Skansin Fortress, built to protect the city from pirates.
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Oban (meaning ‘little bay’ in Gaelic) is a small harbor town on the west coast of Scotland, famous for its whiskey distillery. The town occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn, and is a perfect place to find shelter from the Atlantic. Walking around town is a pleasure, and close by you’ll find mountains, castles, dramatic coastal scenery, and McCaig’s tower that resembles the Colosseum. In the first week of August, the town plays host to West Highland week, a yearly sailing regatta.
