Market cross revellers cheer in the new year

0 comments, 02/01/2016, by Shetland Times, in Headlines, News

There were traditional scenes of revelry at the Market Cross in Lerwick as crowds gathered to celebrate the new year.

Conditions were kind as the bells tolled and there was a good crowd of folk ready to enjoy the moment. Photographer Jim Nicolson was there for The Shetland Times. Here is a selection of his photos of some of those who cheered in 2016.

: Revellers in good form bring in the New Year at the Market Cross in dry cool conditions. Photo: Jim Nicolson

: A couple minutes to go before the New Year comes in and from left James Gray from Gulberwick, Craig Smith from Sound, Ally Young from Scalloway, Fraser Henderson from Burra and Nurul Haquu originally from Bangladesh getting in the mood for the celebration. Photo: Jim Nicolson

: Jessica Carlyle from Lerwick wishes Police Constable Joel Macleod a very happy New Year at the Market Cross. Photo: Jim Nicolson

: In very happy mood Lucas Walczuk (left) and Gabi Kazanskalk both from Poland wish each other a happy New Year at the Market Cross. Photo: Jim Nicolson

: In high spirits pals Stewart Walterson from Walls (left), Jack Williamson From Bixter and Scott Anderson from Quarff celebrate the New Year at the Market Cross. Photo: Jim Nicolson

There were scenes of a different kind in Mid Yell as the turn of the year was marked with the traditional torchlit procession and bonfire and fireworks display.

The procession begins at about 11.15pm on 31st December and heads to the bonfire site at Linkshouse opposite the school. The fire is lit and the fireworks are set off as the new year begins.

Charlie Inkster was there taking photos.