Up Helly Aa 2026 Procession
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This gallery captures the night procession and vibrant energy of Lerwick Up Helly Aa. The Guizer Jarl, Lynden Nicolson, portraying Knut the Great, leading his Jarl Squad. Followed by 952 guizers of whom 840 are carrying flaming torches through the streets of Lerwick. It shows the Guizer Jarl standing proudly in his galley, Skyldulid surrounded by a ring of fire. Leading the guizers in the 3 cheers for Up Helly Aa just before the spectacular end with 840 torches being thrown into the galley. For more information on go to Up Helly Aa