IN PICTURES: Most northerly Up-Helly-A’ finishes in flames

February 23, 2025 0

Norik Up-Helly-A' Guizer Jarl Derek Jamieson waves his axe as the galley Fustra meets her fiery demise. Photo: Desley Stickle.

Norik Up-Helly-A’ reached its fiery finale last night at the galley Fustra was set alight.

Jarl Derek Jamieson led more than 100 guizers in the most northerly Up-Helly-A’ procession.

The jarl's family, Sam, Natalie and Michael with junior squad member Bobby Jamieson at the burning. Photo: Desley Stickle. — The jarl’s family, Sam, Natalie and Michael with junior squad member Bobby Jamieson at the burning. Photo: Desley Stickle.

As they marched along the coast, the torch fire reflected in the sea.

After a day of glorious sunshine, the festivities carried out late into the night.

The jarl and his wife Cheryl Jamieson. Photo: Desley Stickle.

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