The most astonishing island I've ever seen - welcome to Kalsoy in The Faroe Islands...

[@rogerhampton2844]

It’s one place I’ll probably not get to before my time runs out. Thank you for taking me with you Steve!

[@SuperPrumpur]

My grandma grew up in Trøllanes, in that red house in town with the number 4 on it, and that tunnel wasnt made until 1985 when she wouldve already been almost 40- What they did before was either get there by boat, or hike across the mountains to get to Mikladalur. The landing was notoriously harsh with currents and no natural harbour, and the hike was dangerous in anything but dry weather, so it really was incredibly isolated. It is amazing how much fun kids were able to have growing up there, and how much fun I had whenever I visited when I was little.

[@baldurd6412]

Viðareiði is where I was raised, Kalsoy is stunning

[@valerielongmore5040]

Thanks for sharing. How wonderful.

[@Mounhas]

The air there must be the purest ever.

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

Sod warm sunny beach destinations. THIS looks like paradise to me!

[@begbieyabass]

It was part of Scotland, we gave them the Danes it back fir the outer hebrides didn't we ?

[@steve-marsh]

Haha well said!

[@stewartrivers4208]

Well when Shetland becomes Norwegian😂

[@salsmith1323]

​@@stewartrivers4208 The Orkneys?

[@sky37blue]

​@@stewartrivers4208wait until they find out they have to learn Norwegian 🤣. A nonsense story anyway aimed at the independence brigade.

[@lukas42]

I’m unable to walk anymore. Your videos give me such pleasure. Thank you so much

[@steve-marsh]

It's an absolute pleasure!

[@virginiamaness4597]

I'm in the same position. Can't walk well or for any length of time. I just discovered Steve's videos and I'm addicted!! He's such a kind, polite and sensible guy and it's a treat to travel with him. I love hearing him talk. Beautiful accent. 💕

[@maryotoole7389]

@@virginiamaness4597I’m following for the same reason

[@Triangle85]

Nice to see my hometown of Klaksvík in a video! 🇫🇴❤️🇬🇧

[@hjones451]

The Faroe Islands are even more beautiful than expected, Steve - Thanks for a wonderful insight.

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure!

[@Mass-jab-death-2025]

I’ve seen more astonishing !

[@WolfandCatUnite]

way cool

[@Klaatu2Too]

@@steve-marsh Incredible scenery. Thank you for the video.

[@Deb-vu7gk]

​@steve-marsh The island reminds me of Norway which we visited in September this year

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

From one Steve to another, I sincerely thank you for giving people around the world an opportunity to see the beauty of Mother Earth. I truly appreciate your efforts, Steve. That climb could not have been easy, but you sacrificed blood, sweat and tears so we could behold the magnificence of the island. From Boston Massachusetts, USA, I wish you the very best my friend.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much for your kind words! Oh I really want to get to Boston one day, for the accent alone!

[@The-KP]

Given how much they resemble pyramids, calling them the Pharaoh Islands makes sense, I get it now

[@stevie-ray2020]

This Stephen also appreciates you doing the climbing for me, especially as I have back-problems along with other chronic health issues! Apparently the islands were originally carved by massive glaciers, with the wild seas doing the rest of the work! Can you imagine how differently it would be to be up there during a wild winter storm!?!

[@nerowolfga8543]

@@The-KP Ah....It is actually "Faroe" Islands, and Faroe is the Norse word for "Sheep". You could, and still do, turn the hardy Norse-type sheep loose, and just gather them up to shear, or to choose one for dinner. They are tough enough to survive on the island year around.

[@The-KP]

@@nerowolfga8543 Ah... no. Ancient Egyptians arrived here to build these pyramidic islands several millennia back. They brought sheep so they could weave a wintertime version of their famous Egyptian broadcloth. It's all in my archaeology textbook, soon to be released

[@neilbowers6956]

Something so beautiful as this would make me cry... The sheer beauty in these islands is phenomenal. Thank you Steve for posting this video, Kalsoy and the Faroe Islands are stunning.

[@time2see192]

Me too! Makes me be able to visualize the depth of LOVE that Our Father and Creator has for us, His children...all of THIS for US! Wow. What an artist!!!

[@rogerd9150]

@@time2see192Well said!!!! I would love to visit there someday.

[@rogerd9150]

Loved this video! Liked and subscribed.

[@time2see192]

@@rogerd9150 😉Thanks! And yeah, me too!

[@littlebrookreader949]

I LOVE this place! Beauty beyond beauty! I subscribed!

[@Egalitarianism]

That was fantastic Steve, thankyou - I never realized the Faroe Islands were so beautiful - how ignorant am I!

[@debbiethompson6240]

Me too!😮

[@freedomforever6718]

That was a fantastic trek, Steve! Thanks for taking us along!

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sheilam4525]

Such a beautiful place, the formation of the hills and cliffs are incredible. Nature is so creative. Thanks for the epic walk, Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Well said Sheila :)

[@Nabium]

I currently live on the North-Western coast of Norway, I've lived and travelled across the Norwegian coast from Lofoten to Viken, and even I am just amazed by the images you captured here. That should tell you something. The ocean has really kicked some amazing shapes into these isles. And how fun it is to listen to the locals occasional talk in the background. It's like listening to my native language but without understanding a single word of it. It sounds like someone has such a deep and heavy Nordmøre/Trønder/Helgeland dialect where I can only understand every forth word or so. Faroese doesn't sound like that when I've heard it on radio and TV(maybe they speak "properly" for camera or interviews?) - then it sounds more like Icelandic to me - but when it's just locals muttering their words casually it really sounds more like a Norwegian dialect from somewhere on the coast between Kristiansund and Vega.

[@irenestrmnss4496]

Ja det høres norsk ut med blanding av dansk og islandsk. De forstår dansk der oppe , flest er av danske . Ser også så norsk ut i hus stiler. Torshavn er så norsk navn. Og Karlsøy er også i Norge. Vikingene var der på 800 tallet. Jeg måtte Google litt. Har glemt en del av det jeg lærte på skolen. Jeg bor i Østfold. Elsker kysten. Min fars slekt er fra Tromsø og Mo i Rana 🙋‍♀️🌍🏞🌅🌞

[@thomaswislocki2804]

Your were right Steve...not enough time to look round the Faroes, but I think you were extremely lucky with the weather. That was some trilogy of videos mate...a series to view over and over again....

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! I'd love to visit every single island there :)

[@TheSuzberry]

Finding this 2 years later after watching your video of your ferry ride from Denmark to Iceland gave me a sense of satisfaction for you.

[@AliAhmad-iy8sw]

A huge thank for you Mr Steve that we are enjoying watching your videos, as you give a good detail about your journey.

[@martincannon1078]

I read this in Variety: "A gravestone for James Bond has been erected on the small island of Kalsoy, which is part of the larger Faroe Islands located between Norway and Iceland. It was on the Faroe Islands where Cary Fukunaga shot parts of the climax of “No Time to Die,” in which James Bond (Daniel Craig) dies in a missile explosion after thwarting the villainous Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek). The island was used as the setting for Safin’s evil lair. As reported by Time Out, the gravestone is located next to the Kallur lighthouse and reads: “In Memory of James Bond, 1962-2021.” “No Time to Die” marked the end of Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond, which also included the films “Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall” and “Spectre.” The decision to kill off Craig’s bond shocked moviegoers and critics, although a stinger at the end of the movie’s credits promised fans that Bond would return in the future. In addition to erecting the gravestone, Faroe Islands is also offering a James Bond Sightseeing Tour that brings guests to “No Time to Die” filming locations.".

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks SO much for sharing this!!!!

[@josephyearwood1179]

“James Bond” seems literally be a wordplay on King James the First starting the United Kingdom. “Bond” being another/older word for “United”.

[@fraerot]

Thank you Steven for this video. Some day I will visit Faroe

[@jeffboyce3063]

The Faroe's should be paying you a marketing fee. This has some of the most fantastic scenery I've seen.

[@brewsterkits]

I don't often refer to places being stunning, but this is🤩🤩🤩thanks for introducing the Faroes to me 😄

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure! What a place eh!

[@FlyFree2023]

Absolutely breathtaking. Such spectacular scenery. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@teej143]

First, I don't know how the bus never even scraped that tunnel. That's way too tight! Second, I love your camera work and the decision to not add background audio is a gamechanger. I almost imagine myself playing an MMORPG when you're doing first person shots and wanted to see if you can attack the sheep for loot

[@Ribcrickett]

😂😂😂

[@jankarel6454]

Thank you so much for sharing this trip with us. What an amazing place. (Also, thank you for not walking to the edge of that cliff. We'd like you to be around a bit longer!)

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers! If I'd seen it from the other angle I'm not sure I'd have gone so far!

[@johnphillips4268]

I am also glad he didn't. I was getting dizzy and scared just looking at those cliffs.

[@glenyshillary4195]

A very scary walk Steve. But so beautiful. Thankyou for risking all for us!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha thanks, if I'd known how scary the cliffs looked, I might not have done it :D

[@janetbyler3576]

Got tingly knees while you walked that ridge for your can of bubbly....just jawdropping beauty and i too enjoy the language...my grandmother was Danish, a Hansen, and that language sounds familiar tho i never heard her speak it.😊

[@ItsOnlyMe13]

WOW, just WOW. I’d heard of the Faroe Islands but knew nothing of the stunning sea and landscapes. I was so overwhelmed with the urge to sketch and draw from your journey here. So I’ve done a few Thank you so much for share such an exquisite place.

[@freddieqmercury5961]

Thanks for bringing us to places we will never be able to go, beautiful video.

[@pairofboxers1]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing and narrating with your delightful accent.

[@jericho1961]

Absolutely otherworldly!! Everywhere you look takes your breath away, including those crazy hairpin turns in the road. It must have been a nightmare to decide what to include in the video and what to leave out. Fantastic series so worth the effort.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha so true - and I had 1000 clips!

[@saintuk70]

Just absolutely stunning. Just like Scotland, weather and time have made these islands - but oh when the sun shines ! 17:44 the second film reference !! :)

[@steve-marsh]

Couldn't agree more!

[@steve-marsh]

It took me a while, but I FINALLY got the second film reference 😂

[@saintuk70]

@@steve-marsh you're welcome :)

[@djmark143]

A truly spectacular ending of this trilogy on the Faroe Islands.. What a stunning wee island that is.. You said in your video that you didn't know whether you could live there, I defo could.. Waking up every day with such views would never bore me.. Also I prefer quiet places over crowded places any day.. Not saying some cities are not beautiful but for daily live I would choose places like this in a heartbeat.. Thanks for taking us all the way up that mountain and the lighthouse Steve.. Just breathtaking ❤️❤️❤️

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! I just think the long dark winters would be too much even for a Scotsman :D

[@rzella8022]

That was a wonderful adventure to watch, thanks Steve. Part of that climb with the steep descent on each side was scary but beautiful!

[@Dld1985]

My traveling days are done but I was blessed to go and see many places in my life. I must say this place is incredible and I fully see why its so special to you. Thank you for the beautiful video.

[@freeagent8225]

You never regret travelling😅.

[@merryannmac8096]

Oh, what a unique land, Steve. The villages and houses, are so interesting, as well. The bit about the lighthouse and getting to it, is electrifying. Thanks for the trip and the tour, and the lessons. Hugs, Merry Ann

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Merry Ann! I was sad to leave this wonderful place!

[@johnallan4826]

What a beautiful walk, so impressed with the faroes island. So glad it’s not too touristy, thanks for showing us Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers John! I think it's like what Iceland USED to be like

[@bruceanderson8588]

total torest trap can see where your eu slush fund went

[@de-nz4jp]

Hi from New Zealand, thoroughly enjoyed my days excursion with you steve, everything was picture perfect and I noticed that the islanders pride in their buildings and property was very evident.. the tunnels were definitely scary, have to trust the driver, the bonus stop was awesome too, nice surprise for all of us, taking some sustenance along with you these island locations is to be noted .. cheers..

[@alienonion4636]

Thanks for the lovely tour. I could taste the sweetness of the island and will take the peacefulness with me to sleep tonight.

[@paulinelee9694]

I am also so glad you got on the bus . I haven't heard of the island so am so glad you have. shown it to us. Thank you so much steve

[@tomthelegoguy]

Steve, what an incredible trilogy of videos. It seems you arrived in the Faroes the day after I left. It's wonderful to see those beautiful places again through your eyes, and with your stunning footage. You've captured the ups and downs of visiting those magical islands so well, though I didn't have anything quite as dramatic happen as your experience on Mykines in 2015! I was lucky enough to sail on that beautiful Norröna ferry to/from Denmark. Now I'm dreaming of sailing onwards to Iceland someday. Cheers! Tom

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I'm proper jealous Tom! But so glad you had the pleasure of this magical place too!

[@andybaker2456]

Wow, incredible!! I think one of the things that's always put me off visiting is the lack of realisation that there's reasonable and accessible public transport. I imagined that I would spend all my time in Torshavn, and wouldn't be able to explore very much without having to declare myself bankrupt! Thanks for putting me straight on that Steve, cheers mate! 😊

[@pulchralutetia]

I spent six nights at Torshavn campsite - only about £12 per night and it has very good kitchen and shower facilities. You can get just about everywhere by bus from Torshavn, including Gasadalur, Kalsoy, Klaksvik, Sudoroy, etc. I also camped on Mykines. Faroes are truly wonderful.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Andy, the 4 day pass sure got a lot of use and was very worthwhile by the end of the trip :)

[@steve-marsh]

Great deal that campsite! The Faroe Islands has some good deals with a bit of a search eh!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Absolutely stunning scenery! One amazing viewpoint after another. You are one lucky fellow, Steve, to experience these wonders firsthand. I feel pretty blessed to see them second hand! ATB!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Erin! I really will never take trips like this for granted, it's one of the most incredible places on earth!

[@janetbate2900]

Excellent . Wonderful scenery and a narrative that was interesting from a voice that didn't annoy as many do.Thank you all.❤

[@markstedman4592]

I have to say I think this is simply one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZbin. So nice to see this more 'off the beat' destination. I so want to go here now. Thank you Steve, great video. Can we please have more of these types of places in future?

[@lilyhicklin]

What an amazing and spectacular place to visit. I spent a year on Unst back on the 80's, but the Shetlands just do not compare to this beautiful place. If I wasn't now living in Australia, The Faroes would definitely be on my bucket list thanks to your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, Unst is a wonderful remote place, but the scenery here sure trumps it eh!

[@Tip_Top]

We have a similar legend in Ireland about the seals! They are called selkies. I think maybe the same in Scotland? Another great vlog, thanks!

[@steve-marsh]

Yeah, love these selkies, kelpies etc, we need to be careful by the sea eh!

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Great video which tells its own story with just the right amount of voice-over. The ridge walk was terrifying. Thanks and best wishes from Missouri, USA.

[@spikeyapplesseashells9233]

Beautiful. Absolute. I can almost breath the fresh pure clean air coming thru the screen. 🙏💖🌹

[@Jordy120]

KZbin did good today and popped this vid up. Just watched and subbed. Lovely scenes!! Cheers from Brisbane.

[@steve-marsh]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much KZbin and thanks for the sub :)

[@jimg6261]

Oh My Gosh! The places that exist! The things that people have built! The places people live! Stunningly beautiful scenery and a very well done/interesting video. Thanks for taking us along!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for joining me on this adventure!

[@johndonald8692]

A pitch perfect portrait of these extraordinary islands I hope all the comments convey how special your videos are Required viewing for these stressful times Cheers J

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate your words John!

[@dilysjones9647]

This must be the best set of vlogs I have ever seen. The setting, weather and the amazing views. Would love to visit. My Father in Law spent time there during the second world war. Thank you

[@steve-marsh]

Wow thanks so much for your kind words!

[@TrzCharlie]

Simply stunning. Thank you so much for taking us along. Charlie, Tucson Arizona, USA

[@cirolavadenz2651]

I cannot believe these places are real!! So beautiful and peacefull. I did enjoy every second if this video. Cheers.

[@TomBartram-b1c]

Wow what a stunning place. The Faroes have always fascinated me because they still speak the Viking tongue whereas the Scottish Islands sadly have very little Gaelic still used. Id kinda like to go but ... money, time, family etc Thanks for going there on my behalf and thanks for the upload!

[@Chief_Brody]

The Outer Hebrides has plenty of Gàidhlig used.

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure!

[@alastairbrewster4274]

Well even Mull has a good amount of speakers , me being one. Although it could be better lol

[@davidwittberg683]

You seams confused, the Vikings never spoke a Celtic or Gaelic language but instead Germanic rooted norse, and on Shetland and Orkney it's been replaced by English.

[@kaythomas5884]

Sorry David ​@davidwittberg683 but I can understand the language as l speak Danish.

[@bebo9103]

Fantastic video, Steve! The Faroe Islands are such a gem!! I only discovered your channel yesterday, but I just subscribed and will be looking forward to watching more of your adventures)) following you from Cairo, Egypt

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much! Welcome aboard!

[@curtbonnell4308]

I agree with you about that ridge walk, I don't think that I would be able to do it, looks very scary yet STUNNING. Talk about sheer drops, yikes. The Faroe Islands are indeed magnificent, thanks for a great series of videos about them. Those tiny little villages are simply beautiful but way too isolated to live in (for me anyway) but amazing to visit.

[@steve-marsh]

Well said! Yeah, I actually like being scared of heights, I feel it keeps me alive :)

[@margodoyle3557]

I don't know how you remain calm making all your connections on time.loving all that you do.My rambling days are long over.

[@handyandy6488]

This was really something different. Thank you so much! Honest, practical tourist information for a fairly remote and stunningly beautiful location.

[@BarneyLeith]

Shetland doesn't always want to be part of Scotland. As in Orkney, there are those who would like Shetland to be returned to Norwegian rule! Perhaps there could be a federation of northern island groups? Anyway, this is an absolutely beautiful video. I've been to Klaksvik twice to visit a friend and to meet the head of the hospital and the former principle of the hight school. One them told how he/his family kept sheep on Kalsoy or Kunoy (I don't recall which). Sadly I wasn't able to visit Kalsoy, which very clearly demands to be visited! I have to say that the part of the video on the narrow ridge and near the lighthouse triggered my fear of heights! And the sight of the Norrøna reminded me that she used to include Shetland in her schedule -- the only time in the modern era, I think, when one could travel internationally direct from Shetland. Anyway, thanks for these excellent videos of your Faroese trip, Steve. Much appreciated!

[@steve-marsh]

I'd love to see that ship divert via Shetland! Wish I'd seen more of Klaksvík, but I was so tired by the end of the day with all that fresh air, I just had to get back to my apartment! I like the Federation idea!

[@scottie2636]

Steve, great video as usual. What is passport control like when you get there? Are they more relaxed and laid back.

[@tonyf9984]

@@steve-marsh Little chance of that, with flights replacing sea voyages ... You'll no doubt know that the Smyril line used to dock in Scrabster. More years ago than I can remember I took my bike to to the Faroes this way, pedalling round Streymoy and the other 7 islands to the NE. An utterly jaw-dropping, absolutely gobsmacking experience, with the weather throwing everything from tropical sunshine to heavy snow at me. I've travelled quite a lot and would put the Faroes at or very near the top of the world league, alongside the (very different) Lofoten islands in Norway. You've certainly done justice to them in this highly informative series of videos, Steve. Many thanks to the Google algorithms (ooh - aah - that's AI at work!) for flagging you up ...

[@tonymango48]

Good vid.😊

[@gregwalker2151]

I'd imagined the North Atlantic was always rough, but it is so serene on this day. Great trip. Not sure I'll ever get there from Australia. Thanks Steve.

[@KarlDMarx]

I guess we'll have to content with Kiwiland..

[@tdb7992]

What an absolutely beautiful place. I only returned to Australia (where I'm from/live) a few weeks ago after being in the north of the England for a few months. I think I'll have to fly back soon, and fly up to the Faroe Islands for a few days. I've always wanted to visit. I am not a huge fan of cruise ships (I get seasick very easily) so I will have to fly up like you did. Thank you so much for the video, it really allows those of us on the other side of the world to explore amazing places and live vicariously.

[@steve-marsh]

Good luck following my route to the Faroes, a bit further for you mind! :)

[@christinejenkins4698]

Do it before tourism hits it. It is absolutely stunning. I stopped taking pictures because it didn’t capture its beauty.

[@jameshatton4211]

For some reason hearing the little sparrows.....it brings me joy? I reminds me of visiting the shops as a little boy 🙂

[@Solarlube]

WEW. 12 07 2023. That was excellent thank you for the invite. I do remember hearing the story of this Island and the great lengths the inhabitants went to get the tunnels built. I think that was about six years ago that I heard the story. So now I have seen it up close and personal Thanks to you Steve Marsh. Wayne from Ballarat Victoria Australia!

[@alfaetrin]

Fabulous video, Steve. On my only visit to the Faroe Islands I was very lucky with the weather too. I didn't get further than the western islands, but I promised myself that I would go back one day, and Kalsøy is now on my must-see list. I've been to quite a few different countries and territorites (99 to be exact), but I think I can safely say that the Faroe Islands is the most stunningly beautiful place I have ever been. Your video just confirms this for me.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow 99 is impressive! But you're right, there's something about The Faroe Islands that just sticks with you and every trip there is guaranteed to be a true adventure

[@robertunderwood1011]

Totally charming

[@wouterpaap9343]

Steve, this must be one of you most astonishing video's ever, together with the previous ones on the Faroe. I remember the Baltics, Gibraltar and a Poland, but this beats them all, exept perhaps some places you've been in Scotland. Thanks again for the inspiration. Next year I 'll try to go there for a while. The good transportation drew me over the line, so thanks for all the info!!

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much mate! Really appreciate it, I don’t think I’ll ever top this scenery 🤣

[@zerog5041]

I've been past the Faroes on a cruise to Iceland and got some stunning photo's of the cloud formations that form on the peaks of the islands, must go there myself one day. If you don't like narrow paths then never try Striding Edge near Helvellyn in Cumbria, I did when I was much younger, in a howling gale and I thought my time was up! Excellent video Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! Oh I'd love to see the islands with the clouds on top! I've seen photos of it but never seen them! I think it's time for me to avoid ridge paths from now on :D

[@coops1964]

Sharp Edge on Blencathra in the Lakes makes Striding Edge look easy pal!

[@bytemecommunications]

WOW! Thanks Steve for sharing your video of these amazing islands... stunning!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for coming along!

[@OkieJammer2736]

I keep saying, 'Wowww '...! New subscriber. I LOVE 'STEVE'S NOTES'!

[@JBFlytography]

Knew the second you filmed yourself getting off the bus this would include a hill and “puggelt” Steve😂 that’s absolutely gorgeous! Looks well worth the hike. Cheers again, Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha it was always coming wasn't it :) Thanks so much for coming along!

[@55rimshot]

Staggeringly good videography as usual Steve! You really bring places to vivid life! Your equipment must cost thousands!

[@steve-marsh]

Aw thanks so much! Just me and a wee GoPro!

[@wandaenman5630]

The views, the scenery, this was an amazing surprise. What a fantastic island that is. The view from the edge was off the charts. Your filming is right up there Spielberg at this stage. So well done and incredibly interesting as well. Are all those sheep wild or are they domestic? If you know. Loved this. My list of Steve Marsh trips is growing every week.

[@angharadhafod]

The Norröna used to dock in Lerwick (Shetland), and for a short while also Scrabster (mid 00's). They had a grant from the Shetland council if I understand rightly from my friend on Shetland, and then withdrew the service a couple of years later. The ferry still passes. but the ill feeling is still apparently there. It's such a shame; I was ready to book on the Norröna back in 2007 but the only accommodation was a bit rough, and my travelling partner wasn't prepared to do it. We'd have been 2 weeks in Iceland and a few days on the Faeroes if it had come off - what a holiday that would have been. I still want to get there some day. Maybe the ferry will stop in Scotland again some day.

[@chrisfulthorpe7006]

Oh my Lord!!! How spectacularly, unbelievabablly, Gorgeously Beautiful!!!! I could spend all day sitting where you sat, looking at the Stunning views of the islands and the ocean, Fantastic!! xx

[@PaulSlater]

What a wonderful trip you had Steve. Saw the Symril ferry passing the north of Unst a few years back and have wanted to do that trip, Denmark to Iceland ever since. One day maybe.

[@steve-marsh]

You and me both mate!

[@okeesmokee6658]

Beautiful scenery - thanks for sharing. Was concerned that the person standing in front of the bus was going to go through the windscreen - that was more terrifying than the cliffs 🙂

[@steve-marsh]

Haha so true!!! But I'd still swap places with him :D

[@nightcandle62]

lol.

[@janetbyler3576]

Tunnels one way?they must be the wY that bus barreled through

[@Bobchai]

Phenomenal! Aloha from my home, on another spectacular island, Big Island Hawaii. :-) The beauty and the drama of the cliffs in your video are priceless. Fewer tourists, too! Subscribed. My grandfather was from Auchterarder, Perthshire, and your accent brings back fond memories of him.

[@steve-marsh]

No way! That's so cool, and thanks so much for the sub!

[@calamityjenn]

Oh, I could live there happily for the rest of my days. Everything is so beautiful.

[@jsa-z1722]

WOW!!! What an amazingly beautiful place! Thank you Steve for this experience. 👏👏👏🏆

[@garymacdonald7165]

They seem to run their ferries a bit better than Calmac does in Scotland! Another great clip Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Oh sadly true!

[@callumswansborough1779]

The Norröna used to stop of at Shetland on its way from Denmark to the Faroes and Iceland, but discontinued doing so in 2007/8. Which is a shame, because that would have made quite an interesting itinerary… One day it may stop in Shetland again 🤞

[@steve-marsh]

I genuinely feel that ferry would be full every sailing if they reintroduced it!

[@pattiodors8296]

Thankyou for showing this. It is completely WOW . I'm blown away just by the video footage.

[@Tmrfe0962]

Thanks for the time and effort to bring us along. Sat and watched whilst you huffed and puffed those cliffs! Cheers! And All the best to ya.

[@timbounds7190]

The Faroes do have an almost unearthly beauty! As for invading the Faroes, don't forget they were once Vikings! And I didn't I read that people of Orkney (and maybe Shetland) are talking about deserting Scotland and becoming part of Norway (again!).

[@steve-marsh]

There are some battles to come still in those islands eh!

[@robertp.wainman4094]

Beautiful place to be a bus driver!

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Looks like those islands were formed during the ice age.The sheep are probably used to humans so they're not worried .Great video , as always.Greetings from Australia.The roads look narrow and who decides right of way in the tunnels?

[@steve-marsh]

I think the bus always wins the battle, and cars have an awkward slow reverse to the small passing places (not easy when you only have the glow of your rear lights)!

[@peterstaples1]

Really enjoyed this trip, and your company, Steve. Greetings from Colombia ❤

[@janseger1693]

I am deeply humbled by your wanderlust and thirst for Knowledge for the remote areas of this beautiful and crowded planet we all have the great privilege to live on. I am grateful to be able to share your experiences and thoughts. And it does create desire to explore. Tapadh leat from Stockholm/Sweden.

[@donlogan9158]

Well, what can I say? You've only gone and topped last week's video! The scary heights of those cliffs.😮 Beautiful villages with not many, if any people about. Thanks so much , Don+Jen.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers guys! But this is it - I’ll never find anywhere else like it!

[@n3ils3n]

I’m living for this Faroe Islands series, and don’t want it to end - what lovely bucolic landscapes! Forget about going home, Steve, just stay and vlog the length and breadth of the islands. Did those sheep have a water source up the ridge?

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I'd love to stay for maybe six months and tour every single island :) I am sad it's ending too because I don't think I can follow this scenery in any future video!

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Sorry I didn't see any of the new forest plantings there. I'm not sure if The Faroes Islands were ever much forested, but we know that "historically" Britain's Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland Islands were all heavily forested, almost shoreline-to-shoreline. However the earlier settlers cut down the forests almost entirely, partly so as to grow more grass for sheep and cattle grazing. I understand that there are various attempts at re-establishing forests, of native trees where possible, or of similar trees from similar climate zones. I previously heard that Iceland especially is trying to re-establish once historical forests, plus there are plantings going on to extend Greenland's tiny natural "forest" and establish new trees on The Faroes. Note that "forest" doesn't necessarily mean giant trees 20 plus metres tall with trunks 2 metres diameter. Large bushes/small trees, Attaining a maximum height of 4 to 8 metres tall is more common in harsh climate or windswept places. If it's a woody perennial and it's sheltering an understory of lower growing plants underneath it, it's ok to call it "forest".

[@tullanalabob5951]

There are no natural trees here in faroe islands. Since the air is filled with salt, the furthest point away from sea is just 1.4 kilometers. Which makes it nearly impossible to grow trees here. Only a few types of trees will actually grow when planted and they take decades to become full fledged trees

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

@@tullanalabob5951 Yes you are correct ! Whereas the Scottish Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland islands, were once densely forested with hardy native shrubs and trees, and the earlier human inhabitants cut down almost all those trees, and grazed enough stock animals that native forests could never regenerate naturally. (Volunteers are now trying to restore trees in some areas, usually places where stock can be excluded/fenced out.). Evidence seems to show that there were NOT natural forests on the Faroes Islands, but I have heard there are various tree planting efforts that have taken place over the last few years. Using suitable hardy tree and shrub varieties, enabling some substantial plantings around The Faroes should improve the environment and make things far more pleasant for both the human and animal inhabitants. Sheep, especially ewe mothers with new lambs, benefit substantially from the shelter provided by trees and shrubs. Even in a home Summer vegetable garden, the windbreak benefits of surrounding trees and shrubs usually outweigh any shading they cause. Yes, trees in colder climates grow slower and the best time to plant them, is 10 or 20 years ago. The next best time to plant trees, is as soon as possible so that future generations can benefit from them.

[@palmyrafoxy6860]

OH yes, thank you to have presented this part of our world. Will follow you. Regards

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@upyours7605]

I am so thankful you didn't decide to stay home and relax!!@ Great video majestic veiws i would love to live there absolutely amazing!@ I would just sit and look for the first few months i was there. 😮Really good stuff!@😮

[@RonHei]

Gorgeous! I’m from Oregon in the states and we’re surrounded by trees and I didn’t see a single one on any of the islands there. I loved it! Not that I hate trees but the baren quality and isolation is wonderful. I could live there. No problem. Thanks for posting this. Very very nice!

[@ColinSlocombe]

Lovely island peaceful

[@yf4012]

THANKYOU for taking us with you…would never have seen it otherwise! What a spectacular part of the world.

[@steve-marsh]

And thanks to you for coming along!

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

Been there, and would happily go there again! (Especially since it’s nearly three decades since I was there the last time!) Oh, and I remember hating that ridge! Luckily I had the opportunity to sail around the island, (have relatives who owned a fishing boat). One of the more famous artists from the Faroe Islands was from Mikladalur, Hans Hansen - he and my dad were drinking buddies at Cafe Tokanten, (a Cafe where a lot of artists and aspiring artists used to gather), while Hansen lived in Copenhagen! Also, you should have picked the yellow or the green Faxe Kondi - the red one taste to much of artificial sweeteners! Hey, just make Scotland part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and then you’re in company with the Faroe Islands! 😜 Most Danes love Scotland and would happily welcome you among us! But anyways, thank you so much for making this video - it was really nice seeing it all again, and in less rain than when I was there!

[@khalliburtonross6301]

SO wonderful to have to take us with you on your journeys! I loved it!

[@roroger2402]

Oh Steve, that was fantastic.. what a days adventure for you and us...Amazing country so beautiful. Cheers 👌👋

[@ozanograsan1197]

Unbelievable beautiful ❤ Sehr sehr schön 🥰

[@time2see192]

Great video, Ive never seen this place! Wow. Now that is MAGNIFICENT!!! Makes one feel so small! But certainly not insignificant. I cant help but say Thank You Father, for such an incredible world you created for your children. What an artist!! What a blessing! Here's a tidbit: population 80, in 2022, there on Kalsoy Island! I could live that remote for sure, even with only 80 people near. But I could not live without trees! I LOVE the mountains! But my favorite plant is The Tree. 🌲🌳🌲 .....❤ And thank you stranger for sharing it with us!!! 🏞

[@Mark_Dyer1]

Steve; thank you so much for allowing this old git to travel with you along those precipitous paths, and for showing us the spectacular scenery of the Pharoes.

[@howardashton6931]

Well Steve I explored the FAROES by bicycle many years ago when you could sail from Scrabster!

[@carolaspinall1562]

What a great a great video, I cannot even hope to visit such places, but what a pleasure and you were blessed with great weather.