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Lerwick firmly in the hands of local Vikings

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AS celebrations of Lerwick’s annual Up Helly Aa festival continue and final preparations for tonight’s torchlit procession and burning of the galley are being made, we share a few more photos from today and the previous few days..

A person in Viking costume with a winged helmet and shield stands outdoors. Behind them are more people in similar attire and a large banner.
Jarl Calum Grains at this year’s bill at Lerwick Market Cross.
Photo: Dave Donaldson
Person in Viking costume with helmet and axe, surrounded by others in similar attire at an outdoor gathering.
Photo: Hans J Marter/Shetland News
A group of people in Viking costumes stand on rocky terrain near water, holding shields and axes, dressed in blue tunics and helmets.
Junior jarl Fin Hatrick, representing King Magus VI of Norway, with his squad.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
Man dressed in Viking attire with a detailed helmet and a long beard, holding a wooden shield.
Some fine voices could be heard in the Lerwick Town Hall during the SIC reception.
Photo: Hans J Marter/Shetland News
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An elderly man and a young boy focus on sawing a piece of wood together on a large wooden structure indoors.
Teaching the next generation how to build the Up Helly Aa galley.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
An older man instructs a younger man on woodworking, guiding him on a large piece of wood in a workshop setting.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
Person wearing a shiny helmet with black feathers, black fur vest, and holding a shield with a bird design.
Junior jarl Fin Hatrick.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
A group of people dressed as Vikings parade with shields, axes, and banners. The leader, in front, wears a helmet and has a beard. They are walking on a paved street.
Jarl Calum Grains with his squad.
Photo: Dave Donaldson

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