UP HELLY AA

Literally " fête from feu ", this event, which takes place throughout the Shetland Islands, celebrates the archipelago's Viking heritage. This is a community event that takes place over the course of a full year. Several parades and tours take place during the day, and it all ends in the evening with a torchlight procession and the burning of a Viking galley. It is a great show and above all a beautiful celebration of Shetland history. Wherever you are in the Shetlands, if you're there when we celebrate Up Helly Aa, don't miss it!