Up Helly Aa on Shetland sees participants dressed as Vikings each year.

Guizer Jarl Stevie Grant named the galley ship Krisara in honour of his daughters Kristi and Kara.

People of all ages take part in the annual event.

The participants make for a fearsome sight, however there are laughs aplenty.

The Jarl Squad parade on the streets of Lerwick before setting a boat alight with burning torches.

The torchlight procession is the highlight of the festival.

Every year a new boat is built and burned after a torch lit parade.

People come all over the world to witness the fiery spectacle.