‘Hugely significant’ discoveries made on final day of excavation to find Shetland’s ancient Viking capital
Archaeological discoveries are getting closer to revealing the ancient Viking capital of Shetland.
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Living Lerwick prize winners announced
Shopping in Lerwick town centre has paid off for two prize winners. Taylor Sherwood, six, from Lerwick proved herself to be a keen-eyed Viking hunter…
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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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Council’s Up-Helly-A’ involvement ruled legal
Legal advisers have told Shetland Islands Council its involvement with the Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ and Junior Up-Helly-A’ is legal and not in breach of equalities rules.
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Kevin makes a Hansöm jarl
Long-time North Roe resident Kevin Jamieson’s day as Northmavine Guizer Jarl is up and running.
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Uyeasound jarl ‘Erik’ storming it on Up-Helly-A’ day
It was an early start for the Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’ squad as they met in good spirits on a rather grey day at the galley shed…
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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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Jarl’s Squad youngsters have a ‘braw’ time at torchlight procession
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations began last night with a helping hand from a group of Vikings from the 2017 Lerwick Jarl’s Squad.
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WATCH: Superb-looking Nort squad revels in the big day
A “boannie day abune” greeted Guizer Jarl Liam Doull and his squad as they gathered early for the start of the Northmavine Up Helly A’.
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‘Hairy Viking’, 34, judged too young to see Trainspotting
A 34-year-old “hairy Viking” was turned away from Mareel last night – because he was deemed not old enough to watch T2 Trainspotting.
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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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Vikings, reconcilliation and traffic mayhem as campaign trail heats up
•Emergency repairs for rusting ferry •Sectarian comments prompted venue shift •’Red tape’ snares traffic speed bids
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Calm start to Viking festivities in Brae
The Delting Jarl’s Squad was blessed with a dry and calm start to the day as they mustered at The Northern Lights function room to…
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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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