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Jarl squads join in the fun as Aith lifeboat gala offers something for everyone

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31 May 2025 17:51

A group of people dressed in Viking costumes, holding shields and axes, stand outdoors in a celebratory pose with hills in the background.

Various 2025 guizer jarls joining together for a photo at the Aith lifeboat gala last year. From left to right: Scott Johnson (Nesting and Girlsta), James Manson (Delting), Alice Jamieson (Cullivoe), Calum Grains (Lerwick), Seth Jamieson (Waas), Michael Farmer (South Mainland). Photo: Marvin Smith

THERE was plenty of family-friendly fun in Aith earlier this afternoon (Saturday) at the village’s lifeboat gala.

There was an opening procession with the lifeboat crew and various jarl squads before plenty of things to do at the pier, hall and beer shed.

Thanks to Marvin Smith for the selection of photos.

Two men in jackets hold a framed certificate outdoors, with a crowd and people in costume standing in the background.

Lifeboat crew member Kevin Henry was given a long service award. Photo: Marvin Smith

Two men shake hands outdoors while a crowd, including people in costumes and a mascot, watch in the background.

John Robert Hay was also given a long service award for his 50 years with the Aith lifeboat. Photo: Marvin Smith

A group of people, including men in yellow safety gear and others in casual clothing, walk together on a paved road during an outdoor event.

Photo: Marvin Smith

A crowd watches a parade of people dressed in Viking costumes with shields and helmets, walking along a street lined with parked cars and buildings on an overcast day.

Photo: Marvin Smith

Four adults in Viking costumes participate in a baked bean eating contest at a table, watched by children and a mascot in a sailor hat and red life jacket.

There was also a jarls’ eating contest. Photo: Marvin Smith

A child sits still while an adult paints a tiger face design on her face with black face paint and a brush.

Photo: Marvin Smith

A man wearing a dark cloak and kilt plays bagpipes while walking down a street; people are gathered in the background on a cloudy day.

Photo: Marvin Smith

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