Norik Up-Helly-A’ at night
Alistair Munro
Jarl Michael Thomson in front of the burning galley "Saito". Photo: Desley Stickle
The evening events during the Norik Up-Helly-A’ – the most northerly of the island’s fire festivals – was enjoyed in Unst on Saturday.
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