Immerse yourself in the Viking festival of Up Helly Aa! This groundbreaking 360 video documents this year's celebrations in the Shetland Isles, and the preparations behind it. You get to control the camera - so look up, down, and around. Witness first-hand the singalongs, galley burning, and bike-riding Vikings! | BBC Scotland News

Up Helly Aa 2026 . Up Helly Aa is a dramatic Scottish fire festival held in Shetland each winter, celebrating Viking heritage. Locals dress as Norse warriors, parade with flaming torches, and burn a replica longship, ending with music, dancing, and all-night revelry. . Shetland’s strong Norse connection dates back to centuries of Viking rule, shaping its culture, language, and traditions. This heritage is celebrated through festivals, folklore, and symbols that reflect the islands’ deep Scandina