Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 15/01/2026From January to March each year, the communities in Shetland unite for a series of remarkable and distinct fiery festivities!🔥 The Up Helly Aa fire festivals are among the most significant annual events in Shetland. 110 1
Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Drawing inspiration from the islands' Viking heritage, locals from various communities gather for an evening of guizing, parading through the streets with flaming torches, and dancing to traditional Shetland tunes. 100 1
Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 15/01/2026There are 11 Up Helly Aas held across the islands during this period. Although these festivals are primarily driven by the local communities, visitors from around the globe come to marvel at the spectacle. The largest fire festival, Lerwick Up Helly Aa, occurs on the last Tuesday in January. 110 1
