Up Helly Aa: Vikings take over the streets of Lerwick in packed morning parade
Vikings have taken over the streets of Lerwick once again for Up Helly Aa among stirring sights and songs.
Vikings have taken over the streets of Lerwick once again for Up Helly Aa among stirring sights and songs.
Up Helly Aa has reached its traditional spectacular and fiery conclusion in Shetland.
A squad of Vikings has marched through the heart of Lerwick for the first time in three years for the return of Up Helly Aa.
An Aberdeen FC inspired galley that has taken volunteers four months to build will take centre stage today in Up Helly Aa's fiery spectacle.
Dedicated volunteers have gathered for one final time in Shetland to make sure more than 1,000 torches are ready to burn bright tomorrow night's Up Helly Aa.
The streets of Lerwick were still dotted with Vikings and other revellers this morning as the Up Helly Aa celebrations continued.