Celebrations in full swing for Delting Up-Helly-A’
The last in this year’s programme of fire festivals is taking place today, with Delting Up-Helly-A’ proving to be a highlight of the day. Guizer…
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IN PICTURES: Bressay Up-Helly-A’
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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Bressay’s turn for Up-Helly-A’
Bressay’s Up-Helly-A’ has started this morning, with the Guizer Jarl’s Squad following a packed itinerary. Leading the event is Chris Sim, who is portraying Beinir…
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IN PICTURES: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’
The 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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IN PICTURES: Most northerly Up-Helly-A’ finishes in flames
Norik Up-Helly-A’ reached its fiery finale last night at the galley Fustra was set alight.
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IN PICTURES: Norik Up-Helly-A’ basks in glorious sunshine
The most northerly Up-Helly-A’ is under way on a a day of glorious sunshine.
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Celebrations begin for Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’
Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’ is under way. Guizer Jarl Duncan Scott and his squad are touring the island before tonight’s procession. They plan to visit the Baltasound…
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Driver clocked doing 56mph in 30mph zone during Up-Helly-A’ road safety checks
A driver was clocked doing 56mph in a 30mph zone as part of road safety patrols during Up-Helly-A’.
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WATCH: Flames reach high for Up-Helly-A’
Up-Helly-A’ has reached its fiery culmination. Conditions remained clear enough for the light-up, as Guizer Jarl Calum Grains, known for the day as Eysten Magnusson,…
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WATCH: Viking tales and bawdy jokes – convener has town hall in stitches during civic reception
Viking tales and bawdy jokes were among the highlights of the speeches at the Up-Helly-A’ civic reception.
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Viking sword pommel from Fetlar finds a home in Shetland Museum
Viking sword pommel from Fetlar finds a home in Shetland Museum
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Trio of port representatives bring extra maritime connection to Up-Helly-A’
Representatives of three ports are participating in today’s Up-Helly-A’ – bringing an extra maritime feel to this year’s festival.
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Up-Helly-A’ Proclamation Bill appears in Market Cross
The Up-Helly-A’ Proclamation Bill has been put up at the Market Cross – marking the start of a day filled with fiery festivities.
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Crowds get a Taste of Shetland during Up-Helly-A’
The Shetland Museum and Archives hosted Taste of Shetland’s Up-Helly-A’ event today (Mon). Delicious smells wafted downstairs from Hay’s Dock Café tempting visitors upwards to…
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