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Up Helly Aa

Viking-themed festival in Lerwick, Shetland (late-Jan)

Up Helly Aa

As nuts as it sounds: Shetland men dress as Vikings then burn a full-sized replica longboat. Great fun to watch!

Up Helly Aa

Takes place in ten locations across the Shetland islands, the largest being in Lerwick.

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uphellyaa.org

Winter: Dec, Jan & Feb

The Outer Isles

Text © Christian Williams

Images by Vicky Brock