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Bairns from Sound Primary School provided a warm welcome for the South Mainland Up-Helly-A' Jarl's Squad this morning, as the penultimate country fire festival got under way.And the youngsters proved themselves to be in fine voice as well, giving a rising rendition of The Up-Helly-Aa Son... Read more...
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. (more…) Read more...
SMUHA came early in the Ness as excited bairns were treated to their own procession and galley burning on Friday afternoon. (more…) Read more...
Helmets and axes gleaming in the early morning sunshine, Lesley Simpson and her resplendent vikings brought plenty of cheer to primary school bairns in Lerwick. (more…) Read more...
History is in the making today with the first ever female Guizer Jarl proudly taking her place in the galley at Shetland’s newest fire festival, the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’. (more…) Read more...
History will be made today as the first female Guizer Jarl Lesley Simpson grabs her axe and shield for this year's SMUHA celebrations. (more…) Read more...
Like many Up-Helly-A’ celebrations this year, the South Mainland Up-Helly-A' got off to quite a wet and blustery start. (more…) Read more...