In Pictures / Junior Up Helly Aa procession brings fiery fun to Lerwick

29 January 2025 10:56

Person dressed as a Viking on a boat float, surrounded by people holding torches during a nighttime event.

Photo: Austin Taylor

MORE than 100 youngsters got the chance to sample the Up Helly Aa procession when the junior event came to its fiery conclusion on Tuesday evening.

Junior jarl Fin Hatrick led the procession with his squad.

Prior to the procession – which kicked off at 5.30pm and was broadcast online for the first time – the junior jarl squad toured around Lerwick, with visits to local schools among the engagements.

Thanks to Austin Taylor for the procession photos below.

Four people pose in front of a large bonfire. One person wears Viking attire with a helmet and shield. The scene is set at night with others visible in the background.

Junior jarl Fin Hatrick with family. Photo: Austin Taylor

A person in Viking-style attire holds a large axe, surrounded by glowing embers.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people in Viking costumes stand around a burning wooden structure with a striped sail, holding torches during a nighttime event.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people in costumes carry flaming torches while walking down a street at night.

Photo: Austin Taylor

People marching with lit torches in a nighttime parade. A person in a blue jacket and colorful cap is in the foreground. More participants and onlookers are visible in the background.

Photo: Austin Taylor

People in colorful costumes and helmets hold large torches while marching in a parade at night.

Photo: Austin Taylor

A group of people in Viking costumes march with flaming torches at night, surrounded by onlookers.

Photo: Austin Taylor

Children in costumes holding flaming torches, standing in a line.

Photo: Austin Taylor

Viking ship replica set ablaze at night, surrounded by people dressed in costumes, sparks flying in the air.

Photo: Austin Taylor

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