Faroe Islands

The 'breakthrough' in campaign to build £500m subsea island tunnels

The Faroes' tunnels were funded by loans which, one by one, are being paid off by tolls

Why inter-island tunnels are key test that SNP simply cannot fail Alistair Carmichael

Inside a Faroe Islands tunnel

Exclusive Scottish island subsea tunnels 'not fantasy' as £700k study agreed

Part of the Shetland Islands. Picture: Getty Images

We must embrace 'self confidence' and build Shetland subsea tunnels Andy Sloan

The capital of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn, where Russian fishing vessels are still allowed to dock despite Putin's invasion of Ukraine (Picture: Maja Hitij)

Faroes’ struggles over Russia show the danger of being a small nation Alistair Carmichael

The world's first undersea roundabout opened in the Faroe Islands in 2020

How Faroes' tunnels reveal solution to Scottish island depopulation Alistair Carmichael

Inside a Faroe Islands tunnel. Picture: UK Government

Report published on plans for subsea tunnels between Shetland isles

Norn is the extinct Scandinavian language of Scottish regions like the Shetland Islands which was brought there by way of Norse settlers. To this day, Shetland communities celebrate their Nordic heritage with events like Up Helly Aa.

Explainer The Norn Language: Scotland’s mysterious Viking tongue found in Scots

Hibs manager Lee Johnson went on a scouting mission to watch Inter Club d'Escaldes in the Faroe Islands.

'This game is not a given': Hibs wary of Inter Club d'Escaldes pitfalls

Ring of Brodgar on the Orkney Islands. Image: Getty Images.

Could Orkney defect to Norway?

Hibs could be home or away in the first leg of the European Conference League second round qualifier depending on the outcome of first round results. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Hibs facing uncertainty over potential Conference League fixture switch

The UK's only resident killer whales are based in Scotland, but experts fear they are destined to die off - blaming a build-up of toxic chemicals in their systems for their failure to produce offspring. Picture: Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

Call to help end whale hunts as Scotland's pod of orcas predicted to die out

Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell at the inaugural Ron Gordon 24-hour Football Charity match. Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group

Hibs make case for Euro switch as Ben Kensell laments ticket trouble

Hibs have learned their two potential opponents in the Europa Conference League second round qualifier. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Hibs European draw: Trip to Andorra or Faroe Islands awaits in Conference League

Steve Clarke could set a new record with Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group

The Scotland qualification record which will be broken with a win over Georgia

Scotland players and staff celebrate the win over Norway in Oslo. (Photo by HEIKO JUNGE/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland have been here before - but Steve Clarke's side can heed 2006 warning

Sally Huband PIC: Andrea Thomson Photography

Book review: Sea Bean, by Sally Huband

Aberdeen's Bojan Miovski netted in North Macedonia's win over Faroe Islands. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Watch as Aberdeen star Bojan Miovski scores winning goal for North Macedonia

Residents have been left without phone and internet since the early hours of Thursday due to the break in the cable connecting Shetland to mainland Scotland.

BT give update after residents on Shetland communications outage

The Scotland team celebrate Martha Thomas' goal against Ukraine in June (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Scotland vs Austria: How to watch, what channel, ticket details, team news

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie was among six different goalscorers in the 6-0 win over Faroe Islands. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland head for World Cup play-off on a high after hammering Faroe Islands

Scotland were unlucky to lose to former European Champions Netherlands on Friday (Photo by Gerrit van Keulen / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by GERRIT VAN KEULEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Here's how to watch Faroe Islands Women vs Scotland Women, kick off, team news

Emma Mitchell is back in the Scotland squad - and her ten-month baby will be joining her.

Scotland squad to be joined by baby for upcoming camp

Inside a Faroe Islands tunnel

Building tunnels between Scotland's islands 'straightforward', says expert

The Faroes has tunnels to connect different islands

Scottish island tunnels are far from a fanciful idea – Kenny MacAskill MP

Inside a Faroe Islands tunnel

UK minister seeks meeting with Scottish Government over island tunnels

Inside a tunnel in the Faroes, where the world's first undersea roundabout opened in 2020

Leader: Subsea tunnels plan is well worth floating

Inside a Faroe Islands tunnel

Network of tunnels should be considered for Scotland's islands, says UK minister

Stornoway Coastguard Station was alerted to the sinking trawler at 5am on Thursday.

Dramatic rescue as seven crew rescued from trawler sinking off the Western Isles

Scotland were denied a win in stoppage-time against Poland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The post-war record Scotland were seconds away from achieving

Scotland manager Steve Clarke expects a tough test from Denmark (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Denmark will be 'fully at it' Clarke warns - but so will Scotland

Man Utd's Scott McTominay is out of Scotland's trip to Moldova due to illness. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McTominay to miss Scotland's World Cup qualifier in Moldova

The Scotland players celebrate Jenna Clark's goal against Faroe Islands at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scotland vs Hungary: Tickets details and how to watch SWNT at Hampden Park

Rachel McLaughlan during a Scotland womens' national team training session at the Oriam, on September 14, 2021. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers star aiming for second success against Hungary

Craig Gordon returned to Hearts training yesterday after starring in Scotland's win over the Faroe Islands. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts working on Craig Gordon contract extension - 'he has a clause'

Scotland players and fans celebrate after the 3-2 win over Israel at Hampden (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

How Scotland can qualify for World Cup 2022 playoffs - will Scotland be seeded?

How the Scotland players rated against Faroe Islands. (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

How the Scotland players rated in nervy 1-0 win over Faroe Islands

Scotland fans had a nervy night in Torshavn. (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland fans react to win over Faroe Islands

Scotland's forward Lyndon Dykes is mobbed by team-mates after scoring the winning goal.

Scotland will always take complicated route - what a tortuous night in Torshavn

Scotland take the acclaim of the fans at full time in Torshavn.

Robertson: We had to dig so deep in Torshavn

Scotland celebrate after defeating Faroe Islands 1-0 in Torshavn.

The World Cup qualification state of play for Scotland now

Scotland fans are hoping for more scenes like this soon. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Here is a complete list of Scotland's World Cup qualifying fixtures

Stuart Armstrong (centre) during Scotland National Team Training at the Oriam, on October 06 , 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Armstrong grateful for Scots call after injury lay-off

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Steve Clarke is pictured during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, on September 06, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke loving positivity around Scotland squad

Steve Clarke celebrated the recent win v Austria (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Sold-out signs evidence fans buying into my Scotland project, says Clarke

Ross Stewart has been in fine form for Sunderland so far this season and could be a good option for Steve Clarke’s latest squad

Five uncapped players that Steve Clarke could turn to for latest squad

Scotland won 7-1 against the Faroe Islands.

Scotland crush Faroe Islands to maintain perfect start in bid for World Cup

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