Thousands out as Up Helly Aa fire festival lights up Shetland

And for the very first time women were invited to join the main squad

Kirstin Tait

It’s the day after the night before in Shetland.

Thousands of people turned out for the spectacular Up Helly Aa fire festival as it lit up Lerwick last night.

Today is a local holiday on the island so everyone can recover from the all night party.

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