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Up Helly Aa!

Summary

Once the Christmas festivities are over thoughts start to turn to the new year – and how better to kick things off than with a Viking-style fire festival! Soundings contributor Lindsay brings us the story of the Up Helly Aa festival taking place in Shetland on 27 January 2026. The audio includes a short clip of the Up Helly Aa song, that can be used by TNs copyright-free.

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All about the Sheltland Fire Festival in January 2026
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Author

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    Lindsay is a physically disabled person and previous Assistance Dog owner. In the past she was involved as an actor and scriptwriter with a local Amateur Dramatics Society and during Lockdown became a topical piece contributor for a parish newsletter. All creative avenues are explored, particularly art based as initially a trained Graphic Designer and now a keen hobbyist party game, boardgame developer. Lindsay also undertakes diverse online charity work as both a Volunteer Humanitarian Mapper and an Audio Content Contributor.
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