WATCH: Vikings take over Shetland for Up Helly Aa festival By Gregor Aiken January 30, 2018, 2:33 pm Updated: January 30, 2018, 2:43 pm [[title]] [[text]] An error occurred. Please try again. [[success]] Email address Sign up Watch as the world-famous Up Helly Aa festival gets underway in Shetland today. Vikings have taken over the streets of Lerwick as visitors from all around the world celebrate the fire festival. After a day of visits to schools and a civic reception, the main procession begins at 7.30pm. Already a subscriber? Sign in [[title]] [[text]] Close More from the Press and Journal Up Helly Aa: Despite still being a year out and on the back of two cancellations, Viking tradition of islanders still burns strong New Year: Traditions, superstitions and the ancient power of fire Ships ahoy! Shetland cruise season reaches mid-way point with largest ships yet Shetland’s Viking flame festival Up Helly Aa postponed until 2023
