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Features / Junior Up Helly Aa procession a fiery spectacle

Junior jarl is Oran McCulloch enjoying his day at the helm of the festival. All photos: Austin Taylor

ORAN McCulloch is having his spot in the limelight as guizer jarl of Lerwick’s Junior Up Helly Aa, with the procession and burning taking place ahead of the senior light-up at 7.30pm.

Austin Taylor was there for Shetland News:

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