A busy start for SMUHA’s Vikings
It turned out a dreich start to the day but spirits were high with the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ squad as they headed north to Lerwick.
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First burning of the day … at Dunrossness primary
SMUHA came early in the Ness as excited bairns were treated to their own procession and galley burning on Friday afternoon.
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Beaming faces as Vikings come to town
Helmets and axes gleaming in the early morning sunshine, Lesley Simpson and her resplendent vikings brought plenty of cheer to primary school bairns in Lerwick.
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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,
READ FULL STORYHistoric day as Lesley leads the way
History will be made today as the first female Guizer Jarl Lesley Simpson grabs her axe and shield for this year’s SMUHA celebrations.
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Arrow-bearing Vikings look sharp
Like many Up-Helly-A’ celebrations this year, the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ got off to quite a wet and blustery start.
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