Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ postponed again
The Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ festival has been postponed for a second year. The event had been due to be held on Tuesday, 25th January 2022, but…
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Tributes paid after death of ex-Guizer Jarl Jim Coutts
Warm tributes have been paid to former Guizer Jarl and “much loved character” Jim Coutts. Secretary of the Ex Jarls Association Stanley Manson said Mr…
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Bill celebrates cancelled Bressay festival
A bill has appeared near to the Bressay ferry on what should have been the date of the 2021 festival. Guizer Jarl Ian Harkness was…
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Archived fire festival films hoped to rekindle Up-Helly-A’ memories
Archived film of former fire festivals is set to be streamed tonight (Tuesday) with the hope of reviving fond memories of Up-Helly-A’ in years gone…
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Two more UHA’s postponed
The Norwick and Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’s have become the latest in the line of postponed events next year. Taking to social media yesterday, both committees said…
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Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ postponed due to coronavirus
The 2021 Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ festival has been postponed until 2022, due to coronavirus.
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Positive response to anti-racism walks
People have shown their support for a new anti-racism movement formed after the death in America of George Floyd.
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WATCH: Wind and showers won’t deter Northmavine vikings
Despite strong winds and showers, Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ is off to a great start. Guizer Jarl Fraser Anderson and his squad are in good form as…
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WATCH: Nesting and Girlsta festivities under way
Crane operator Peter Hunter and his band of merry men have donned their Viking garb to kick off a day of festivities in Nesting and…
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Galley shot gains photographer key recognition after major London event
An isles photographer has been given the people’s choice award following a prestigious ceremony in London.
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Summers says special day is ‘icing on the cake’ at civic reception
Liam Summers admitted he was given “no shortage of advice” ahead of his big day as Up-Helly-A’s Guizer Jarl.
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WATCH: Crowds gather at Toll Clock to welcome Guizer Jarl
The Jarl’s Squad proved they were in fine voice when they gathered at the Toll Clock Shopping Centre this morning.
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WATCH: Guizer Jarl Odin leads the way
With a mighty roar and three cheers for Up-Helly-A’ the 2020 festival got under way in fine style on Tuesday morning.
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‘Men in Tights’ lead the way in museum’s Up-Helly-A’ exhibition
Here come the Men in Tights… A range of Up-Helly-A’-themed events is being organised by Shetland Amenity Trust to coincide with the fiery Viking season.
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