Women part of ‘jarl squad’ for first time at annual Shetland fire festival

This year’s procession marks the first where women have been able to participate in the procession.

(Andrew Milligan/PA)

An annual fire festival in Shetland had women involved in its “jarl squad” for the first time.

Lerwick Up Helly Aa is held on the last Tuesday of January, and this year’s event saw…