In Pictures / South Mainland Up Helly Aa in pictures

14 March 2026 10:50

This year' SMUHA jarl Karl Davidson at the galley burning. Photo: Malcolm Younger

SANDWICK was illuminated with a fiery glow last night (Friday) as the South Mainland Up Helly Aa procession lit up the village.

This weekend’s festivities is being led by guizer jarl Karl Davidson, who spoke to Shetland News earlier in the week ahead of his big day.

Thanks to Malcolm Younger for these photos of the procession and through the day as well.

As the images show, it was a day enjoyed by folk of all ages.

Photo: Malcolm Younger

Guizers getting in the mood at the procession. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Photo: Malcolm Younger

The SMUHA jarl squad during the day. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Primary children from Dunrossness getting into the spirit. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Fiona Nicolson chats to respite resident at the Overtonlea care centre, Mina Flaws. Photo: Malcolm Younger

A plentiful supply of treats for guizer jarl Karl Davidson from the Sandwick Baking Co. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Nine-year-old Sophie Grieve from Sandwick Primary School, with the shield that she designed. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Children at Cunningsburgh Primary School enjoyed a visit from the jarl squad. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Some of the bairns from P5-7 at Cunningsburgh Primary School with a few of the jarl squad. Photo: Malcolm Younger

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