Up Helly Aa day involves a series of marches and visitations by a Viking squad led by Guizer Jarl Richard Moar, culminating in an evening torch-lit procession and the burning of a galley.

Lerwick Up Helly Aa occurs on the last Tuesday of January annually. The Guizer Jarl and his squad can be seen at Alexandra Wharf during the morning parade and then again in the spectacular evening procession.

The morning parade also features the Junior Up Helly Aa squad led by Oran McCulloch.

Visit the Up Helly Aa website for more information on the festival.

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