Europe · Lerwick, Scotland
Up Helly Aa
Up Helly Aa is a unique fire festival held annually on the last Tuesday of January in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, celebrating Viking heritage. Participants, known as 'Guizers,' dress as Vikings and parade through the town with torches, culminating in the burning of a replica Viking longship. This event showcases the community's deep connection to its Norse roots through elaborate costumes and communal festivities.
January
