The jarl squad comprises elected members who lead the torchlit procession through the streets of Lerwick, Shetland, which, up until 2022, consisted only of men.
THERE was a jovial atmosphere within the four walls of Lerwick Town Hall earlier this morning (Tuesday) for the Up Helly Aa civic reception - with laughs aplenty. Guizer jarl Richard Moar was given a warm welcome from Shetland Islands Council convener Andrea Manson following a.