Watch Up Helly Aa live!

Our Up Helly Aa live-stream is over but you can replay the torchlit procession and relive all the fiery drama. To keep the Up Helly Aa party going, why not watch our new Shetland Music Night film celebrating the diverse talents here in the islands?

Win a trip to Shetland with NorthLink Ferries

To mark this year's Shetland Fire Festival Season, we've teamed up with NorthLink to offer a fantastic prize. We're offering one person the chance to win a return trip from Aberdeen to Lerwick for four people, including a cabin and car.

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