Faroe Islands – Page 3 – Jennifer Morag Henderson

new poetry published – July 2024

July 31, 2024

I’m happy to share that I’ve just had some of my poetry published, in two different publications. First up, I have six poems in “Causeway / Cabhsair” magazine, published by the University of Aberdeen. It is Volume 13, Issue 2, and you can find all the details and buy copies via their website: https://www.store.abdn.ac.uk/product-catalogue/publications/aberdeen-university-press/causeway-cabhsair-volume-132 And … More new poetry published – July 2024

new article about Faroese whisky

May 20, 2024

I have an article in today’s National newspaper about a special new whisky being made in the Faroe Islands, at the Faer Isles distillery. You can also read the article online at this link: https://www.thenational.scot/business/24332333.distillery-faroe-islands-using-scottish-traditions-twist/ (photos courtesy of Faer Isles distillery) I’ve written a couple of things about the Faroe Islands recently, which you find … More new article about Faroese whisky

Flaggdagur – Faroese Flag Day

April 27, 2024

Thursday (25th April) was Faroese Flag Day, and I was invited to a special reception at the City Chambers in Edinburgh. Flag Day is a national holiday in the Faroe Islands. This is the first time an official event has been held in Scotland to mark the occasion. I have an article in today’s National … More Flaggdagur – Faroese Flag Day

William Heinesen’s Windharp

January 10, 2024

Last year, I visited the house of writer William Heinesen in the Faroe Islands. Heinesen is a writer who has come to mean a lot to me. I wrote an article about the experience, and about how and why we ended up in the mountains above Tórshavn, recording his windharp. William Heinesen is one of … More William Heinesen’s Windharp

Northern Stories Festival

September 21, 2022

I will be taking part in the Northern Stories Festival at Lyth Arts Centre at the beginning of October. The Northern Stories Festival is a spectacular celebration of the stories of the Far North of Scotland, taking place across Caithness. I will be speaking about my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, … More Northern Stories Festival