In Pictures / Proud moment for jarl John William Laurenson as he leads Scalloway Fire Festival

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10 January 2025 16:16

Jarl John William Laurenson, representing Thorfinn Torf-Einarsson All photos: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media.

WITH FIRE festival celebrations in Scalloway well underway, we bring a selection of photos from the morning events.
All photos by Malcolm Younger of Millgaet Media.

The Guizer Jarl with his family, from left father Raymond, son John-Andrew and daughter Aimee, all East Isle, Burra.

Father and son Brian Adamson, Brough, Burra and John-Brian Adamson, East Voe.

The oldest guizer in town, 84 year old Jim Pearson, ex-jarl 2001.

The Henderson family with the galley.

Blowing out the candles for his birthday, today, is 95 year old Cathore Emslie a resident at the Walter and Joan Gray Eventide Home.

Guizer Jarl John William Laurenson with family members while visiting his aunt Lena Johnson.

Visiting Scalloway School.

Two year old Lennox Adamson, Hogalee.

Ian-Henry Garrick (9), with his school friends from Primary 5.

Enjoying the excitement of the jarl squad while visiting the Scalloway School.

The Shearer family from left are, Willa (9); mum Alison, dad Anthony and Nina (6).

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