Guizer Jarl's Squad draws crowds for first public viewing

Crowds gathered on King Harald Street in Lerwick to see Guizer Jarl Lynden Nicolson lead his squad at the Islesburgh Community Centre, giving spectators and media a first chance to view the squad's suits ahead of tonight's galley burning.

Crowds have gathered on King Harald Street in Lerwick for an early public viewing of the Guizer Jarl's Squad. The event took place outside the Islesburgh Community Centre. Guizer Jarl Lynden Nicolson led his squad while spectators and media looked on. The viewing is part of the Up-Helly-Aa day, which concludes with the burning of the galley this evening. Key details: - Spectators waited outside the Islesburgh Community Centre to see Guizer Jarl Lynden Nicolson lead his squad. - The morning display offered the first public opportunity to see the suits worn by Jarl's Squad members. - Local resident Sarah Kerr said her husband was in the Jarl's Squad in 2019 and that she had not previously attended this part of the day. - Visitor Tom Hale from Bristol was attending Shetland and Up-Helly-Aa for the first time and said his girlfriend is part of the Jarl's Squad. - A couple from Germany also said they were visiting for the first time and were looking forward to seeing the galley burn tonight. Summary: The morning viewing drew both local residents and visitors who described the outing as a notable part of Up-Helly-Aa. The public display provided an opportunity to see the squad's suits ahead of the evening's traditional burning of the galley.