South Mainland Up Helly Aa (SMUHA) - Pictures

Pictures of the evening events from the 2010 SMUHA.

2010 SMUHA - South Mainland Up Helly Aa - Pictures

Here's some pictures of the first South Mainland Up Helly Aa (SMUHA).

The dragon bill picture at the Bigton Shop.

The bill at the Bigton Shop.

Jarl Squad arriving at Sandwick School.

Jarl Squad in Sandwick School Hall.

Guizer Jarl, David Smith - Aleksandur Leifsson of Vinland.

The Galley - Skíđblađnir. The design of the galley head was based on the well-known dragonhead stone carving found at Jarlshof. A floating ship with a double skin to ensure it does not burn down too quickly. 

Galley shields created by Dunrossness school children using Lerwick Junior Up Helly Aa designs. Left: Axes. Right: Sol the sun.

















Galley shields created by Dunrossness school children using Lerwick Junior Up Helly Aa designs. Left: Sleipner the eight legged horse. Designed by Jim Kerr. Right: Fleur de lis.

Galley shields created by the Jarl and his wife Janet. Left: Viking compass rose. Right: Heart of Midlothian FC design.

Galley shields created by the Jarl and his wife Janet. Left: Jarl's shield design. Right: Shetland and the sword.

2010 SMUHA - South Mainland Up Helly Aa - Video

Here's some video of the first South Mainland Up Helly Aa (SMUHA).

Jarl Squad at Sandwick School.

Guizers and torches heading for the St. Ninians Tombolo.

Torching the Galley. The Galley is afloat just off the north side of the St. Ninians Tombolo.

Torching the Galley 2.

Torching the Galley 3.

Torching the Galley 4.


Torching the Galley 5.


Torching the Galley 6.


Squad Dancing at the Sandwick Social Club.

Squad No. 2 - Yellow Fever - Performing their Act at the Sandwick Social Club.

Jarl Squad at the Sandwick Socail Club #1.


Jarl Squad at the Sandwick Socail Club #2.