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In Pictures / Vikings given the Freedom of Lerwick – impressions from the morning events

Lerwick Up Helly Aa is well under way and it is an historic event this year as for the first time ever there are four female members in the jarl squad.

 

Photo: Peter Parker
Morning parade. Photo: Peter Parker
A private moment between father Richard Moar and Daughter Jenna. Photo: Hans J Marter/Shetland News
Jarl Richard Moar at the bill. Photo: Dave Donaldson
Posing for that squad photo. Photo: Peter Parker
Jarl Richard Moar with his wife Marie on the galley.

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