Bird-watching opportunities, hiking trails, volcanic islands, and magnificent waterfalls make the Faroe Islands a treasure trove of new, thrilling experiences.
Travel and Leisure Asia
For 2026, transfers with Norway and the Faroe Islands provided 2,900 tonnes of quota, worth an estimated £7 million of fishing opportunities.
GOV.UK
The UK has secured over 2,000 tonnes of additional fishing opportunities in valuable Faroese stocks, worth approximately £5 million based on historic landing prices, following annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands for 2026.
Mirage News
Faroese salmon-farming firm Bakkafrost is forging ahead with an ambitious DKK 6.2 billion (USD 886 million, EUR 833 million) investment plan for 2022-2026, with a heavy focus on Scotland.
Seafood Source
In 2023, Bakkafrost expects to harvest around 53,000 tonnes gutted weight in the Faroe Islands and 20,000 tonnes gutted weight in Scotland, giving a total of around 73,000 tonnes gutted weight.
Bakkafrost
The investment in Greenland and the Faroe Islands will fund two new Arctic ships in addition to three previously agreed vessels, a maritime patrol aircraft, icebreaker capacity, enhanced radar systems, and drones.
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Last updated: 20 June 2026
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