On Friday the South Mainland Up Helly Aa took place in Sandwick, just below where we live
We headed down to Sandsayre and managed to get a spot near the sheds. Lots of cars came down the narrow road and found parking on a muddy site next to the farm
The weather couldn't have been better with a still clear night, the best for any Up Helly Aa this year.
A rocket was launched and the torches lit up on the top road. It looked like a big fire and was very impressive as the 564 torch bearers headed down the road.
The venue changes each year for the south mainland one, next year this will be in Gulberwick
The procession draws nearer, a mix of men and women and the only Up Helly Aa which allows this
The first SMUHA event took place in 2010 with 328 Guizers and has continued to grow every year
More and more people started to turn up in front of us and many made their way onto the beach to get a closer look at the galley. Up Helly Aa is a major even in Shetland and its not just one, there are ten and the South Mainland one is the second biggest.
I will post the burning photos very soon so please come back for a look
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