Lerwick prepares for Up Helly Aa fire festival

Hundreds of Vikings are preparing to march through Lerwick in the town's Up Helly Aa fire festival.

Torch bearers will march through the Shetland town and then burn a replica galley in the harbour.

Jarl Guizer Lyall Gair, the procession's leader, spoke to the BBC of his delight and why he wishes he had prepared for wearing the traditional dress.

It is the biggest procession of its kind in Europe and celebrates the islands' Viking heritage.