Sidney and squad celebrate as Scalloway festival returns in style

IT HAS been a busy day for the Scalloway Jarl Squad and its Guizer Jarl Sidney Nicolson, who have kicked off the fire festival in fine style today (Friday).

The squad have visited schools and care homes this afternoon, and are now preparing for this evening’s fiery procession – where they will see off their bright pink galley, Snert, in a blaze of flames later.

Thanks to Malcolm Younger for this great selection of photos from throughout the day.

You can read more about the jarl and his big day, and watch videos from this morning’s action, here.

Guizer Jarl Sidney Nicolson at the head of his galley. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Guizer Jarl Sidney Nicolson at the head of his galley. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Banner carrier Iona Hatladal. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Banner carrier Iona Hatladal. Photo: Malcolm Younger

The Scalloway Jarl Squad aboard galley Snert. Photo: Malcolm Younger

The Scalloway Jarl Squad aboard galley Snert. Photo: Malcolm Younger

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Two-year-old Ivar McCaffrey. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Two-year-old Ivar McCaffrey. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Children at Tingwall school greet the Jarl Squad. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Children at Tingwall school greet the Jarl Squad. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Walter and Gray manager Sue Anderson accepts a plaque from Scalloway jarl Sidney Nicolson. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Walter and Gray manager Sue Anderson accepts a plaque from Scalloway jarl Sidney Nicolson. Photo: Malcolm Younger