Second female jarl voted in for Smuha 2028
Theresa Goodlad has been voted to be the Guizer Jarl for the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ in 2028. Ms Goodlad becomes only the second woman, after…
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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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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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WATCH: Coverage of Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ 2018
It was a bright, fresh morning as Guizer Jarl David Brown, aka Thorkell the Tall, led his squad into Urafirth Primary School for the start
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WATCH: Nesting & Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ provides fine burning
Stars lit up the sky as the evening procession for Nesting & Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ marched towards the burning site – and what proved to be
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WATCH: Up-Helly-A’ 2018 – Shetland Times blog
Follow The Shetland Times’ unrivalled coverage of Up-Helly-A’ 2018
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Up-Helly-A’ 2017 – Live updates from The Shetland Times
The long wait is over. Up-Helly-A’ is finally here for another year and Guizer Jarl Lyall Gair will be leading his squad of 58 Vikings
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Suits add a ring of authenticity at Northmavine Up-Helly-A
Fine weather got Guizer Jarl James Titcomb and his squad off to a great start on Northmavine Up Helly A’ day – and high spirits…
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LIVE STREAM: Up-Helly-A’ procession and burning
Watch the Up-Helly-A’ and procession live on The Shetland Times website. The live stream courtesy of Promote Shetland begins at 7pm.
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Squad’s colourful approach brightens the spirit
Guizer Jarl Mark Evans promised that his squad would be colourful, and so it was, with a host of warming red cloaks and sunburst shields…
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Last orders for the massed guizers
With the temperature dipping below freezing, the thought of fire surely passed through the minds of guizers as hundreds descended on the Anderson High School…
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Experience is beyond expectations for Scalloway Jarl Bryan
It was a family affair for Guizer Jarl Bryan Garrick at today’s beginning of the Scalloway Fire Festival.
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Gallery: Jarl Lesley’s day gets under way
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,
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Super night for Uyeasound festival
Friday 13th was certainly lucky for Guizer Jarl Richard Mouat and his squad at this year’s Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’.
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