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Rosyth / Edinburgh (Scotland)
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18:30
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'The harbour of Rosyth is not far from the city of Dunfermline in Fife, surrounded by picturesque fishing villages that hug the coastline. The area is a golfer's paradise and is even considered to be the home of the sport. Thanks to its central location, Fife is the ideal starting point for a tour of discovery around other parts of Scotland. The magical city of Edinburgh is just a stone's throw away, and it's not far to Glasgow either. To the south, across the famous Forth Bridge, the lowlands with their hilly landscapes enchant the visitor, while in the North and North West you will be captivated by the wild romance of the Highlands.
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At Sea
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Lerwick (Shetland Islands, Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 18:00
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Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands and a cornerstone in the economy and infrastructure of the region. With its ideal location, it is a popular destination for cruise ships en route between Iceland, the Faroe Isles, Norway and Scotland. With the many small islands - home to the Shetland ponies, the Shetland Islands are also a popular destination for day-trippers from Aberdeen and Orkney.
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Kirkwall (Orkney, Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 18:00
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18:00
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Kirkwall is the capital of the northern Scottish island council area of Orkney, where visitors can expect to find a landscape made up mainly of craggy cliffs and strange sandstone formations. The pretty capital and business centre is famous primarily for its whisky distilleries and St. Magnus Cathedral. The cathedral dates from the 12th century and is one of the most beautiful examples of Norman architecture in the British Isles. Other sights include: Tankerness House, a 16th century town house that houses the local history museum of the Orkney Islands, and the Stone Age village of Skara Brae, which is more than 5,000 years old.
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Ullapool (Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 23:00
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23:00
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Ullapool is a fishing town founded around 1800 as a herring port. It lies at the shores of Loch Broom and is the largest town on the North-West coast of Scotland. The harbour promenade by the narrow beach and the white houses along the top is a must-see. The many souvenir and craft shops make it the perfect place for a stroll and some shopping. Hill-walkers can explore the many paths over the nearby hillsides. In addition to fishing and walking, visitors can also enjoy boat-trips and watersports, or even a round of golf.
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Stornoway (Scotland)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 14:00
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14:00
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The island capital of Stornoway is on the east coast of the twin islands of Lewis and Harris at the most northerly-westerly tip of the British Isles. One of the most important attractions in the city is Lews Castle, dating from the 19th century, which today is home to a Gaelic-speaking university college. The extensive grounds of Lews Castle are the perfect place to take a stroll. In the spring, rhododendron and gorse bloom in brilliant colours. Martin's Memorial Church in the town centre and several other churches are other must-sees.
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Arrival: 11:45
Departure: 18:00
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18:00
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Tórshavn (Faroe Islands, Denmark)
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Torshavn is the capital of the Faeroe Islands, a group of Danish islands of volcanic origin situated between Iceland and the Shetland Islands. The town has a population of around 15,300 and is the cultural centre of the islands. The smallest capital in the North, it has several special attractions: the Lístaskálin museum of art, which has works by relatively young artists from the Faeroes, the wooden church Havnar Kirkja, built in 1788, and the old town with its lovely old wooden houses.
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Tórshavn (Faroe Islands, Denmark)
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12:00
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Torshavn is the capital of the Faeroe Islands, a group of Danish islands of volcanic origin situated between Iceland and the Shetland Islands. The town has a population of around 15,300 and is the cultural centre of the islands. The smallest capital in the North, it has several special attractions: the Lístaskálin museum of art, which has works by relatively young artists from the Faeroes, the wooden church Havnar Kirkja, built in 1788, and the old town with its lovely old wooden houses.
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Djúpivogur (Iceland)
Arrival: 08:30
Departure: 17:00
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17:00
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Heimæy (Iceland)
Arrival: 11:00
Departure: 15:00
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The Vestmannaeyjar Islands ("Westman Isles") became world famous at the beginning of 1973. A huge volcanic explosion with a stream of lava measuring 1600 m destroyed the majority of the main settlement of Heimæy.The lava flowed through the streets and could only be stopped by the use of waterpumps used to spray sea water onto the hot lava non-stop. This also prevented the loss of the natural harbour of Heimæy. Without it, the main source of income of the island population would have been lost, which would probably have led to the abandonment of the permanent settlement.
Sights include: the lighthouse at Storhöfoi, the Hjörleifur valley.
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Hafnarfjordur (Reykjavik, Island)
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06:00
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Hafnarfjordur (Reykjavik, Island)
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