Jarl squads enjoy Edinburgh tartan parade

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Two men dressed in Viking costumes with helmets and shields stand outside a historic stone building, with Scottish and UK flags in the background.

Jarl squads enjoy Edinburgh tartan parade

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

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Person in Viking-inspired attire with a shield and axe leading a group in costume during an outdoor event.

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A group of people watching a bonfire at night.

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A man with a shield in front of a bonfire.

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A group of vikings holding shields in an airport.

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A man holding an axe in front of a fire.

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A group of people dressed as vikings in a room.

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