Faroese Flag Day Celebration 2024

Representation of the Faroe Islands to the UK

Official Reception in Edinburgh to celebrate Faroese Flag Day 2024

Edinburgh City Chambers

The Faroese Flag Day Celebration 2024, celebrating the Flag of the Faroe Islands, takes place this year at the Edinburgh City Chambers, with a special focus on the close and long-standing ties between the Faroe Islands and Scotland.The Faroese flag, Merkið, first designed and hoisted as a national banner in 1919, was officially recognised by the British Government on 25 April 1940 as the ensign of the Faroe Islands, shortly after British troops occupied the Faroe Islands during World War II. The 25th of April - Flag Day – is celebrated as a national holiday in the Faroe Islands.The evening’s programme will feature the following: <ul><li>The Flag Day Address will be delivered by Høgni Hoydal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade</li><li>A taste of the Faroe Islands: Gourmet chef, Leif Sørensen, the pioneer of New Nordic Cuisine in the Faroe Islands will introduce his selection of gastronomic delicacies. A selection of new Faroese beers and spirits will be available to sample.</li><li>Faroese &amp; Scottish musical connections: From the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, principal trombonist Dávur Juul Magnussen will perform together with the Glasgow University Chapel Choir.</li></ul>Doors open at 18:00, with speeches from 18:45 to 19:00. The main musical performances will be between 19.30 to 20:00. The reception ends at 21:00.