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So, incase you arenβt aware. We have this festival in #Shetland. Iβve mentioned it a few times.
The basic ingredients of Up Helly Aa are:
Vikings, flaming torches, a Galley and a massive party.
On the last Tuesday of every January, in Lerwick we celebrate Up Helly Aa. It can mean a lot of different things to different people, but generally it marks the end of winter with a massive celebration incorporating our heritage.
Now, Iβve been involved in Up Helly Aa my whole life. I grew up in awe of the magic of this unique day!
Today, I could feel the buzz rising in town with some visitors appearing in time for the build up this weekend. The town will be jumping all weekend with live music and partying before the big day on Tuesday which will see a new Jarl lead his Viking squad through the streets of Lerwick before burning their Galley in the evening with a procession of nearly 1,000 men carrying flaming torches.
Can anyone guess the Viking? Or, will the grisly Viking reveal himself??? Thank you @henderson_mg for allowing me to share this awesome snap from a few years back. Itβs always been my fave #UHA snap!
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Itβs no secret that so far 2020 in Shetland has been tough going with constant gales, heavy rain, lifeline disruptions and minimum day light, but there is a silver lining to every βcloudβ and with harsh weather comes spectacular sites.
Being stuck indoors is good for nobody, so I decided to get outside this weekend to the place I love the most. Our coastline.
My hike is documented in my story for the next 24 hours, so catch it before itβs gone!! #whatshetlandmeanstome #islandlife #liveyouradventure #outsideproject #roamfeels #everydaylifeoutdoors #earthhotspots #beautifuldestinations #welivetoexplore #peoplewhoadventure #wonderful_locations #myshetlandlife #inspiredbyshetland #ycw2020 #getoutside #wavewatching
