Up Helly Aa | Scotland's Viking Fire Festival Shetland Islands

[@stephaniepotter1779]

Everytime I think about going on a trip, I look to see if you guys have been there. I love how you educate on the places as well as show the fun things to do. Best travel guides ever. Thank you.

[@SureshKumarMajhi]

Your storytelling & presentation is incredible. It actually shows the amount details & thought process you guys put in every video. Love your work.

[@vagabrothers]

Thanks Suresh! We do a lot of preproduction- glad you noticed!

[@sarahhunter5757]

This is the best Up Helly Aa video that I’ve seen. It’s the best festival in Shetland and I’m proud to be a Shetlander!

[@ayushipuralkar5022]

The culture is so rich... you guys are doing a great job and thank you for introducing us to a new culture ❤

[@vagabrothers]

Thank you for watching Ayu!!

[@wastehazey6468]

It might be closer to Oslo than Edinburgh, but it's even closer to Tórshavn than Oslo ;) There is a stone slab in Bressay that mentions a "Ann Naddodsdóttir" who is believed to be the daughter of the Faroe Islander Naddoddur, the Viking that discovered Iceland. He did not stay in Iceland though and sailed back to the Faroe Islands, because what kind of a madman would choose to live in Iceland instead of the Faroes? ;) Skál frændar.

[@GlebLapham]

The fire festival looks like an awesome event to attend! Looks like the whole town has this awesome sense of community with everyone participating. This is definitely a place I want to visit.

[@lifebyjo3999]

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is so rich with culture. Before this channel I had no idea how mix it was of various nomad groups and the cultures they brought. We have a tendency of thinking of this land as one single identity which isn’t true. As always, another video well done.

[@vagabrothers]

Thanks for watching Jo! 🙏🏼

[@lifebyjo3999]

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[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Yep, junkies, jakies, neds, yahs, teuchters, sheepshaggers - so many rich and historic cultures

[@overlord7512]

another little snowflakes trying to pretend they actually have a say and that anyone cares.

[@Lindagnzz]

Every place you guys visit gets added to my bucket list. You are both amazing at transmitting the feel of where you are at!

[@vagabrothers]

Thank you Linda!!

[@Romeoleus]

Great video! One of my great grandfathers immigrated to America from the Shetlands in the late 1800s. My grandmother told me of our connection to "Northern Scotland" when I was young but I think even she didn't know the whole family history. I hope to take my sons to the Shetlands to experience their heritage and Up Helly Aa one day ... Again, great video!

[@johncreech]

The quality of content that you guys produce is INSANE. Keep at it!

[@thesadtraveler6811]

What an amazing festival. I know many people that would be very interested in visiting this particular part of Scotland now.

[@vagabrothers]

It’s the end of the road for Scotland but a very cool place!

[@thesadtraveler6811]

The perfect juxtaposition of the country's history.

[@jf6395]

glad you pillaged a great drone to record your adventures.... and you certainly know how to use it great cinematography

[@DylanMercedes99]

Amazing vlog! I'm Australian but have very strong connections to Britain & Ireland, particularly Scotland. I was there 2 months ago and would love to move there one day, favourite place in the world. Need to visit the Shetland Islands!

[@DylanMercedes99]

Btw I would LOVE a series in Norway haha

[@peterlewis3540]

Thank you for a most informative video presentation. I am visiting Shetland in June 2018, really looking forward to it as well.

[@mrinal_boro]

the best way to learn about different cultures, thank you, guys.

[@vagabrothers]

Thank you for watching! Where are you tuning in from?

[@mrinal_boro]

From a place called Assam (india)

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one thing I like most about you guys #vagabrothers that you guys reply every single comment........ very generous of you.... #cheers

[@vagabrothers]

We try our best Sudeep 🤙🏽

[@katie.maree8]

I love how you keep coming back to my home country - thank you!

[@vagabrothers]

We LOVE it up there!!

[@CodyBuffinton]

This was amazing! I'm going next year 100%

[@vagabrothers]

You would dig it! You're already a Viking!

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hi Cody, We are Scottish youtuber's who make travel videos all over Scotland. Come and check us out we would love to have opinion on our content and if you have anywhere in Scotland you want to see let us know and we will try and get a video out!

[@cepcee6035]

Did you go ?

[@susanseeing9948]

Lerwick and the Up Helly Aa festival have been on my list. Thanks for a great overview!

[@vagabrothers]

Cheers Susan!

[@anisyayolanda4285]

Yay finally scotland !!!!!! I've been waiting for long time cant wait for another scotland video !

[@vagabrothers]

Enjoy!!

[@NealeGray]

Done most of Scotland, moving there soon, and Shetland is still on my bucket list. Looks like you had a lot of fun!

[@vagabrothers]

Was a very unique experience and the Islands are gorgeous

[@ab4891]

Love your page lads. It's bringing out the wanderlust in me and it's great to see how many amazing places there are to see in the world. Keep up the great work!

[@vagabrothers]

Great to hear Andrew - let’s stoke that wanderlust. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@teutonic7113]

I've been dying to go since watching Shetland on Netflix!

[@vagabrothers]

That series is good!!

[@benjohnson679]

We don't like outsiders

[@zaimahbegum-diamond1660]

Omg same..I thought I was the only one. I'm here because of the series 🔥🔥

[@sauravikulkarni8084]

Your videos are getting better, and better, and better. Keep it up, guys. Love ya!

[@vagabrothers]

Thank you!!! 🙌🏼

[@Travelteez]

I like the production of your videos. Good to see you taking the time to make it look good!

[@vickiehawkins8865]

Great production! Educational, beautiful and FUN!

[@vagabrothers]

Thanks Vickie! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@suejackson6625]

Really enjoyed this, I live in a village called Torrisholme in Morecambe Bay, we had a huge Viking jewellery find in nearby Silverdale Village, we have The Viking Hogback stone in nearby Heysham Village.

[@cameron3399]

What a great country to be from! The highlands and island always looks amazing but it can be pretty tough in the rain 😂

[@mariahelenaroncato5744]

Wow!!! Always amazing to watch you, guys!! Having fun and learning as well - a perfect match!!! :)

[@vagabrothers]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kirkmoore4349]

The Fire Festival was awesome, your vlog is awesome, but the ponies in sweaters at the end are really amazing.

[@lynnt314]

You guy's are awesome! love the comedie sketch. Alex your Scottish accent is actually " no bad ". Although watching you standing on the edge of the cliffs almost giving me a heart attack. Great video already shared to my family and friends. 👍

[@vagabrothers]

🙌🏼🙌🏼. Sorry for the mini heart attack

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hi Lynda, If you love Scotland and Scottish accents then check our channel out! we are Scottish and make travel videos all over Scotland ! we would love to know your thoughts on our channel and if you like what we are doing we would love your support on our channel !

[@jeffrent9506]

You guys just keep getting better. Great video! What a cool experience!

[@vagabrothers]

Thanks Jeff! Glad you liked the video!! Onwards and Upwards!

[@looseherb1393]

Amazing! Thank you for blessing my life with this work of art!

[@vagabrothers]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hi Loose Herb. Scotland is one massive work of art. We are Scottish travel youtuber's who make travel videos all over Scotland. Come and check us out we would love to know your thoughts on our content and if you like what we are doing subscribe and help us show Scotland off to the world!

[@looseherb1393]

STGD Travel I’m glad you invited me to check out your channel, am enjoying the content!

[@byronadlam831]

another quality vlog guys. i'm really enjoying your films. keep up the great work.

[@vagabrothers]

Thanks Bryon!!

[@StormiiSeaz]

I live in Shetland and my house is just below a viking ruin, it's always fun to walk up to it with friends and sometimes we even set up a tent just next to it and camp out for the night.

[@Metal_Dinosaur]

Great vid guys I grew up there, got all nostalgic watching thanks

[@lilymccool1]

love your channel. it's more like a history show then a travel show.

[@vagabrothers]

Glad you like it. Really depends on the destination though

[@chefprov]

Fantastic !! We are planning our second trip back to Scotland ! Won't make it to the Shetland islands this time ,, but hopefully someday 👍😍

[@EtherealUniverse9]

Its you 2 who have inspired me to create my own trave Vlog.. hopefully I can get it started by next year. Wish me luck!

[@vagabrothers]

Awesome! Good luck dude!

[@robjones1772]

Ahhhhhhh.... sick and insane. Love it. That’s one part I’ve not been too. I’ll go. Great video guys! It gets no better than this....

[@martynharvey-vikingbarberh9857]

Awesome video. Well produced and the music just emotional :)

[@rhondahelms9480]

Definitely on my bucket list

[@vincesmith5696]

...Awesome vlog! You guys are setting a really high bar! Super fun and interesting! ⚔️

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Educational and so entertaining. Y’all are awesome. Keep it up! 👏🏻 💚💙💚💙💚

[@cromovlogs6806]

12:00 See that building behind you, Mareel, yeah that's literally my college. 😂

[@shashank513]

This vid was lit!! You guys inspire me to travel across the globe!! :)

[@vagabrothers]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@Frizztv]

Beautiful i follow you guys fro last 2 years when you going to Spain and France agian

[@vagabrothers]

Marko just went to Spain and shot two videos and Alex went to Italy and shot three! More Europe videos coming next week!

[@nellennatea]

Scottish Vikings and beautiful Shetland buildings and burning the Viking ship. WOW. That is an awesome festival. Those sparks flying around could be a bit scorchy.

[@sianirwine7822]

You should read up about The Clavie. It’s a Pictish New Years celebrations celebrated in my small village in the North East of Scotland. It’s been celebrated for hundreds of years and is a big part of our village. Loved this video!!

[@vagabrothers]

Sounds super interesting

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hi S9 4, We are new Scottish youtuber's Who make travel videos all over Scotland. We would love to have your support on our channel. Any suggeestions you have for our next place to visit would be awesome.

[@cy24]

Ponies & sweaters ...hahaha you can't go wrong with that. Love it.

[@mohammedmaher9697]

now I love this nordic-scottish archipelago

[@jayali6060]

Those shots were incredible!

[@selkie72]

Great video! Glad you enjoyed Up Helly Aa!

[@JacobCarlson]

I always say it, but you guys are on a whole other level. Great video!

[@YanaBoakevsa]

Hermoso video, linda cultura saludo desde Perú, Scotland awesome culture and nice people.

[@heatherinnes9366]

I'm from Scotland (Perth, so I really don't have an accent) and I'm DYING at your intro 😂👏

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hi Heather, We are new Scottish youutber's who make travel videos all over Scotland. We would love for you to check out our channel and if you like what we are doing drop us a sub share it etc. We and to try and show Scotland off to the world any help you can provide towards that would be amazing!

[@jinsondaimari2520]

Amazing vagabrother keep exploring

[@vagabrothers]

Thanks dude!!

[@lorigthefirst]

I absolutely loved this, you guys! Tons of planning and pro skills at work, as always. I hope to visit Scotland someday- part of my ancestral background. Have a great week. :-)

[@vagabrothers]

Enjoy your week too!

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hi LL love POP, Great name btw ! We are Scottish youtuber's who make travel videos all over Scotland. Come and check us out for inspiration on your Scotland trip you are going to take one day. If there are any places in Scotland you want ot see let us know we would love to go and film it for you!

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Who doesn't like this awesome video? Come on!

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oh my god Amazing ... love you Vagabrothers

[@EcoCloud]

been waiting for this video. I have been guessing to myself what hall you would end up in. that one is a new one to be added to the list of halls the other can have a real history to them

[@katrinakl]

Beautiful!

[@Littlemisssabc]

You should have your own television show! Well done!

[@vagabrothers]

Awww thank you! Maybe one day haha

[@missxy8217]

Last week we watch in english lesson a Video from the Vagabrothers to learn correct english pronunciation. I'm from Germany, it was the Video about "Liverpool"

[@simbrack1195]

Does this mean Germans are going to start having Scouse accents when they speak english?

[@missxy8217]

Maybe

[@udod6372]

Miss XY Leute , Scouse ist die( engl.) Bezeichnung für Labskaus (Germ ) -gut zu wissen ,Odr ?

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Awesome, thanks for sharing! ⛵If you're ever in Ireland, drop me a line! I live in the gorgeous West Coast and love sharing the beauty and roughness of this place 😊☘🌊

[@AdventurousAdam]

Thats awesome!! I cannot wait to get to Scotland

[@paulgutierrez4619]

Y’all should go to La Merci in Barcelona this September.

[@rachelneff5837]

Amazing as always!! Love the skits

[@craigslotsalot]

love shetland. I grew up there but now live in Edinburgh

[@nitacr7617]

Hey guys, Cool video. One question...I love the song on the video when the boat is burning and my Shazam is not helping. what is the name? Gracias ;)

[@annanamalenga4210]

Hey I’m Anna. I advise you guys to visit Namibia and experience it’s wonderful sand dunes and beautiful wild life.

[@sheetalverma1208]

really want to visit Scotland as soon as possible 😍

[@EmmaBrooks_gva]

This looked amazing!

[@sarahdaniel9912]

tbh i thought the viking culture had died with them centuries ago what an eye opener

[@vagabrothers]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@foolofhearts8126]

basically me no no, Viking culture is alive and well in Shetland and Orkney, and Celtic culture is alive and well in mainland Scotland.

[@Wotsitorlabart]

​@@foolofhearts8126 It's not really 'Viking' culture at all, it's just a festival dreamed up in the 1870's by the local 'Total Abstinence Society' to try and deter the local youth from drunken rowdiness. It's very impressive but very fake.

[@erinshay2108]

Well you've peaked my interest! Just Googled and noticed that Busabout does an Up Helly Aa tour to make it easy to get there :D

[@davidoneworld7759]

Great stuff. Love your Fab sense of humour too.... quite British 😂

[@carolynmcfarland2293]

Loved the vlog- great work as always. But you did trigger my vertigo looking over the cliffs. LOL

[@vagabrothers]

Had to keep you on your toes Carolyn 🙃

[@mandyclark8714]

Come to New Scotland! AKA Nova Scotia. We have 3 Unesco World heritage sites, Fresh Seafood, Cape Breton Highlands and history galore!

[@mandyclark8714]

I forgot about the Craft Breweries and Vinyards!

[@keithdonald7429]

Mandy Clark you forgot to mention Tim hortens my abiding memory of Canada

[@anikapulee3574]

Hey, can u plz talk about expenses, like a mininimum roundabout for the fest? And how many days should we consider at least if anyone wants to attend this fest?

[@alicederry3112]

The tv show Shetland intrigued me

[@smollestbeanlol]

Hello! I’m loving your channel also What camera do you guys use? It captures every little detail and i’m loving your content

[@rubyschulz6768]

OMG sooooo funny!!!!!! love the inserts of "live history"

[@terryannanderson8812]

Excellent.

[@LISLOVESTRUTH]

Dude! this was next level. I'm so inspired!

[@Dosheimer]

Hi! What´s that cool music starting at around 10:48?

[@zaimahbegum-diamond1660]

Cant wait to go🔥🔥✈ Here from the series "shetland ".

[@CristianSandoval]

Great video ! Alex always has so much fun with his accents haha Can y’all do a video on your clothing ? You guys looked like you had a few layers.

[@vagabrothers]

We are going to make a video about what to pack for a trip like this! Stay tuned :)

[@katarinaax]

Super interesting!

[@sharonbrown9029]

So want to experience up belly aa now

[@guidecamera1868]

I love the jokes! Didn't know you guys can be so funny.

[@vagabrothers]

Haha glad we got a few laughs out of you

[@ДианаКоролева-г2ъ]

beautifully done🌈Thank you you are the best!!!

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

Ah, Vagabrothers. Always playing dress-up

[@gritco8128]

Alexander Travelbum no one else is gonna do it

[@Alexjsala]

Up helly Aa

[@vagabrothers]

WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT PLAYING?? Haha

[@lindabrand6167]

youz might be viking decendents? great video guys. i have subscribed x

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Hello,vagabrothers! I like your videos.

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Hi Teodora 👋🏼. Which videos are you favorites?

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[@richardmiller3922]

Great video guys, again. What more do I need to say?

[@vagabrothers]

Cheers Richard! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@beatrizcerqueira5760]

I really want to learn more about the viking culture, all I know about it is from the tv show Vikings ahah (even though is a pretty good source)

[@vagabrothers]

So much more to learn - and a fascinating story. The Vikings show is good but check out the “Last Kingdom” book series :)

[@beatrizcerqueira5760]

Didn't know "Last Kingdom" is based on books, I'm definitely check them out! Although I have seen the first 2 episodes of the tv show, but I'm too into Vikings to get involved in "Last Kingdom" 😅 seeing different actors playing my beloved Viking characters is so weird ahah

[@Vatt-Ghern]

The show VIKINGS is totally historically inaccurate

[@emilyadams52]

How did you get to the Shetlands at this time of year? Did you fly in or ferry over? I would be interested in going to this festival. You said there are all kinds of celebrations throughout January to March, but is Uthis particular large festival with the burning boat and guizers always held at the same general time each year?

[@selkie72]

Last Tuesday in January every year!

[@MotherOfSuck]

Travel in winter can be very weather dependent, give yourself a few days either side of the festival in case you get stuck. This goes for boat or air travel. If you keep an eye on www.shetland.org they post the dates of all the festivals around Shetland once they are confirmed.

[@FireBlaze1901]

0:50 did you just call it "The Shetlands"? I'm fae Shetland, and naebody calls it "The Shetlands"

[@jasonwillhite4820]

3:41! ahah soo good

[@vagabrothers]

“What do we do?!”

[@glennk1429]

Loved the maternity pay dialogue .😂

[@vagabrothers]

“not yet but that sounds awesome 😎 “ haha