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In Pictures / Fin enjoys day in the spotlight as Junior Up Helly Aa returns

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28 January 2025 17:09

Person in Viking-inspired attire with a shield and axe leading a group in costume during an outdoor event.

Photo: Austin Taylor

IT HAS been a day to remember for Junior Up Helly Aa guizer jarl Fin Hatrick.

Portraying King Magnus VI of Norway, Magnus “Lagabøte” Haakonsson, the youngster has been leading his squad around Lerwick through various visits and engagements.

Thanks to Austin Taylor for the selection of photos below from the Junior Up Helly Aa festivities.

The junior torch-lit procession is due to kick off at 5.30pm, with the event also set to be broadcast live through the Junior Up Helly Aa Facebook page.

A total of 125 young guizers are expected to participate.

A woman smiles and stands with three children dressed in Viking costumes, including helmets and shields, in front of a bus.

Fin and his mum Wendy. Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people dressed as Vikings, some holding shields and axes, march through a narrow street, followed by a crowd.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A ship captain poses with a group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes, holding a shield and weapons, in a brightly lit room with a patterned floor.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people dressed as Vikings pose with shields and axes in front of a Viking ship model outdoors.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people in Viking costumes stands in the background. One person in the center holds up a signed football jersey while smiling.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people in Viking costumes, with shields and helmets, stand in front of a shop named "Begg Shoes & Bags." The setting appears to be a street with onlookers in the background.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people, dressed as Vikings with shields and helmets, march down a street. One person is blowing a large horn.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A row of young people in Viking costumes, holding shields, and blowing horns stand on a street. A group of adults is visible in the background.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A woman presents an award to a young person dressed in Viking attire, surrounded by others similarly dressed, with shields and helmets. A screen in the background displays "Fiery Sessions".

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes with shields walking down a street, followed by onlookers. There are buildings and a view of ships on the water in the background.

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