The annual Festival of Fire in Scotland

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The annual Festival of Fire in Scotland

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The traditional festival of fire, known as Up Helly Aa is a Viking celebration that takes place annually on the last Tuesday of January in Lerwick, Scotland.

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Guzier Jarl Lyall Gair and his Jarl throw their torches onto the galley .Credit:Getty Images

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The Jarl squad begin to light torches.Credit:Getty Images

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Guzier Jarl Lyall Gair and his Jarl throw their torches onto the galley.Credit:Getty Images

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The Jarl squad begin to light torches at the culmination of Up Hell Aa.Credit:Getty Images

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Guzier Jarl Lyall Gair and his Jarl throw their torches onto the galley .Credit:Getty Images

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The galley is truly on fire now!Credit:Getty Images

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The Jarl squad begin to light torches.Credit:Getty Images

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The Jarl squad march towards the galley with their torches lit.Credit:Getty images

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Members of the Jarl Squad dressed in Viking costumes assemble around the Galley.Credit:PA

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The Jarl squad ready the replica Galley.Credit:Getty Images

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The Guizer Jarl, Lyle Gairmand and his Jarl Squad march through the streets of Lerwick.Credit:Getty Images

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A young boy blows the war horn at breakfast.Credit:Getty Images

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Members of the Jarl Squad march through the streets of Lerwick.Credit:Getty Images

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Members of the Jarl Squad visit the British Legion as they march through the streets of Lerwick.Credit:Getty Images

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Replica shields, axes and helmets are put down as breakfast is served.Credit:Getty Images

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A young boy waits patiently as breakfast is served.Credit:Getty Images

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The Guizer Jarl, Lyle Gair and his Jarl Squad march through the streets of Lerwick.Credit:Getty Images

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Participants dressed as Vikings eat breakfast as they prepare to participate in the annual Up Helly Aa festival.Credit:Getty Images

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The Guizer Jarl Lyle Gair and his Jarls squad pose for a group picture at Bressay Ferry Terminal.Credit:Getty Images