The first Up-Helly-A’ in Lerwick since 2020 was held yesterday (Tuesday) with thousands in attendance for the spectacle.
Nobody was left disappointed as it returned to the streets of Lerwick.
After a quick invasion of Lerwick, Friday evening brought the fires of Up-Helly-A’ to Bressay, as captured by the photographs of arts and entertainment reporter…
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READ FULL STORYThe four-day Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’, saw Alice Jamieson become the fire festival’s first female Guizer Jarl, comes to an end today. As these photos by Sophie…
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