Glorious sun blesses Bressay Jarl’s Squad
The sun shone down brightly for this year’s Bressay jarl Gary Thomson and his squad with truly exceptional still conditions.
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Dreich start for Nesting & Girlsta Up-Helly-A’
A dull and mild morning greeted Guizer Jarl Mark Gifford and his squad as they mustered early today for the start of the Nesting &
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A roaring good start for Jarl Solmund and his squad
It was dry and mild as I passed two joggers on my way to breakfast with Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ Jarl Mark “Evans above” and his merry…
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Trust to lead on Viking heritage project
A European project celebrating the story of the Vikings has been given a major cash boost of about £1.4 million, with Shetland leading the way.
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There’s no eclipsing Delting Jarl Alan
Much of the media focus this morning may have been on what was happening in the sky.
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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 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.
READ FULL STORYWhy the Vikings found Unst so ‘hospitable’
Maritime historian Graham Anthony will be giving a talk about Vikings and their settlements in Unst on Friday in the Unst Heritage Centre.
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Viking longship leaving Lerwick tomorrow for Merseyside
The largest Viking longship in the world came into Lerwick Harbour late on Friday night after her mast snapped in strong winds 60 nautical miles
READ FULL STORYVikings come to the cinema screen
Coverage of the British Museum’s first major exhibition on the Vikings in over 30 years will be shown at Mareel over the next two Sundays.
READ FULL STORYPolish Vikings go berserk at Scatness
For residents of the South Mainland, visitors to Old Scatness or anyone with an interest in archaeology and a sense of fun, it would have
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