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UP HELLY AA SHETLANDS SCOTLAND

Up Helly Aa. Lerwick Sheltand. Scotland. Fire festival. Dragons head on prow of Viking long boat before its burnt in celebration.<br />
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The festival now takes place on the last Tuesday in January annually.
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Fire festival Up Helly Aa Lerwick Shetland Scotland
Up Helly Aa. Lerwick Sheltand. Scotland. Fire festival. Dragons head on prow of Viking long boat before its burnt in celebration.

The festival now takes place on the last Tuesday in January annually.

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From gallery: UP HELLY AA SHETLANDS SCOTLAND
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Date: 5 Mar 2011
Location: LERWICK SHETLAND ISLANDS SCOTLAND
Credit: HOMER SYKES
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