Burning excitement takes over the isle of Yell as guizer jarl Brian Spence and his squad commence the weekend celebrations of Up Helly Aa in Cullivoe
Jarl Brian and the Sea Wolves ready to set Yell alight for Up Helly Aa
There are also a number of Up Helly Aa themed events in the coming days, including food and craft fairs
John Robert (JR) Umphray said it is an ‘honour’ to be guizer jarl as he follows in his father’s footsteps
Guizer jarl Dwayne Davies said the trip to the US has been ‘out of this world’
However some local halls are still opening their doors and hosting live music
Girls were able to take part in this year’s procession, which attracted plenty of spectators in the centre of town
