On This Day 2018

The South Mainland Up Helly Aa usually takes place around now but due to the Pandemic we have lost two years of the celebration. This burning galley was the last time it was held in Sandwick in 2018

[Margo]

Is this a Viking tradition?

[Kitty Hawke]

Sad to be losing all our traditional festivals...do hope it can continue in 2022.

[Richard Lewis]

@777margo Local tradition hope this link helps https://www.uphellyaa.org/

[Jacquie]

Fascinating image. There are all sorts of traditions involving the burning of boats.

[LManning (Laura)]

Terrific shot.

[Margo]

@lifeat60degrees Thankyou for your interesting story

[Wild Bird]

I would love to see this one day