Up Helly Aa made a roaring comeback to the streets of Lerwick as thousands gathered to watch the world-famous fire festival.

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In Pictures: Vikings storm streets of Lerwick as Up Helly Aa festival returns

By Staff reporter

Published 31st Jan 2024, 11:01 BST

Updated 31st Jan 2024, 11:05 BST

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Up Helly Aa aims to celebrate Shetland’s Norse heritage and begins with a morning parade culminating in a torch-lit procession and a replica longboat being set alight.

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Up Helly Aa aims to celebrate Shetland’s Norse heritage and begins with a morning parade culminating in a torch-lit procession and a replica longboat being set alight.

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