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Up-Helly-A’ needs to change with the times, Althing believes
The Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ needs to move with the times and embrace gender equality – that was the general feeling of last night’s Althing debate.
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A busy start for SMUHA’s Vikings
It turned out a dreich start to the day but spirits were high with the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ squad as they headed north to Lerwick.
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Chilly but sunny start for annual Uyeasound festival
The Norse weather gods were smiling on Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’s Jarl Christopher Ritch and his squad this year.
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Mach charms Mareel audience with his arty tales
A decent crowd turned up on Thursday night at the Mareel auditorium for a thoroughly entertaining talk by artist David Mach, who currently has an
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Long-serving Edna hangs up her hostess hat
Long-serving Edna Burke has worked her last shift as an Up-Helly-A’ hostess.
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A roaring good start for Jarl Solmund and his squad
It was dry and mild as I passed two joggers on my way to breakfast with Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ Jarl Mark “Evans above” and his merry…
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Peerie Vikings in museum procession
The Shetland Library’s Bookbug special Up-Helly-A’ extravaganza was held again at the Shetland Museum‘s auditorium with 160 children of all ages attending.
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Last orders for the massed guizers
With the temperature dipping below freezing, the thought of fire surely passed through the minds of guizers as hundreds descended on the Anderson High School…
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Junior Viking’s exhibition
Saturday saw the official opening of a comprehensive exhibition covering the 60-year history of the Lerwick Junior Up-Helly-A’, in pictures and artefacts.
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New man voted on to Up-Helly-A’ committee
The Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ got a few leagues closer with last night’s mass meeting of guizers at the town’s Garrison Theatre.
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Young writers winners receive their certificates
Saturday morning saw the announcement of the 2015 young writers winners at Shetland Museum, along with a performance of some of their work.
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Swan trainees look back on successful trips
Sail Training Shetland, the local organisation set up to encourage young people’s interest in sailing, held a celebratory evening at the Lerwick Boating Club last
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Movie parade celebrates opening of Screenplay
Shetland Arts’ celebration of all things film was saluted by a parade on Saturday morning. Starting from the town’s Market Cross, the march made its
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Swan’s cygnet
Shetland’s iconic restored Fifie sailing boat, the Swan has been reunited with her former tender boat after many years. The inflatable used by the Swan at the moment is playfully…
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