English: Up Helly Aa (1) - the Guiser Jarl
The Guiser Jarl is the principal character in the celebration of Up Helly Aa, which takes place on the last Tuesday in January. Each Guiser Jarl takes the name of a figure in Norse legend. This one was Flokki of the Ravens.
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Up Helly Aa, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Great Britain, 30th January 1973 1 - the Guiser Jarl The Guiser Jarl is the principal character in the celebration of Up Helly Aa, which takes place on the last Tuesday in January. Each Guiser Jarl takes the name