If we axe for change maybe it will come
With reference to the first female Guizer Jarl at today’s South Mainland Up-Helly-A’, HELEN ROBERTSON argues that it is time for change in the 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,
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Fiery farewell for jarl’s galley
It may well be a fiery festival, but Up-Helly-A’ has more to do with water than you might first realise.
READ FULL STORYVisitors flock to Lerwick for Up-Helly-A’
Crowds flocked for their first glimpse of the Guizer Jarl and his squad with a flurry of photographers and a Norwegian film crew surrounding the
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Freedom for the jarl – but damage comes at a cost
On a dreich morning the waiting public got their first view of the 70-strong Jarl’s Squad.
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Jarl’s Squad brighten up a dull morning
The first sighting of the Jarl’s Squad was outside Islesburgh Community Centre, when they emerged after a hearty breakfast, bang on time for their first
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Guizers mass together for final instructions
Boy oh boy. It’s nearly that time of year again. Just a week to go till the flames flow.
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Worldwide audience for Up-Helly-A’
Next week’s Up-Helly-A’ festivities will be broadcast live on the internet giving viewers around the world to enjoy the event.
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Up-Helly-A’ opening for lighthouse attractions
The visitor centre at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse will open during the Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ celebrations on 27th and 28th January.
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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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Torches are lit for Cullivoe
There were smiles in Yell last night as the procession was led for the Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’.
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Bressay Up-Helly-A’ reaches fiery climax
Guizer Jarl Lyall Tulloch roars while holding his axe aloft as his galley burns at the end of last night’s Bressay procession.
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Double fire festival weekend
The Cullivoe and Bressay Up-Helly-A’s are both being celebrated today with the weather so far being excellent for the festivals.
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