Jarl Squad 2018

The Norse Gods were smiling on Jarl King Hakkon Longlegs (aka Jarl Stewart Jamieson) this morning as the rain stopped as he and his squad of vikings paraded through Lerwick. Hopefully it will be dry for the burning of the galley this evening but I am now a fairweather Up Helly A burning visitor so will give it a miss this year. Hundred's of tourists about today and most were smiling and seemingly enjoying the spectacle.

[Another Scilly sister]

It does look like a fantastic spectacle - and comforting to think they probably aren't going to pillage anything!

[Anita Campbell]

Incredible experience and shot.

[Margo]

Love this Are you a Viking descendant? This is a great shot

[Dianne]

Great image of all those Vikings!

[Helge Erik Storheim]

Vikings in colour coordinated uniforms. Never knew those vikings had such fashion sense ;-) Great shot Richard. Does Aly Bain play at the festival?

[Richard Lewis]

@helstor I don't think Aly has been for a while. He's always here for the Fiddle Festival later in the year.