A 15th-century market cross standing in the center of the town, featuring a tall, slender stone pillar topped with a intricately carved stone cross, adorned with four smaller crosses at its base, surrounded by a series of stone steps and a cobblestone pavement, evoking a sense of history and community.
Market cross in Lerwick town centre. This is also the location of the Up Helly Aa declaration. Placed on the last Tuesday of January each year. Prior to the rest of the events for the day.
This is where's it's at around 10am on the last Saturday of January where you'll find The Yarl marching in with his horde to kick off Up Helly AA celebrations. A must attend if your in town.
A very quiet day round the shops though there were not many of them. Tourist information were very helpful. A delightful day in the Lerwick sun
Main shopping street in Lerwick, possibly the only one on Shetland. Very cute shops and friendly people. Particularly enjoyed seeing the colourful bunting :)
Old quaint area and monument in Lerwick. Close to shops, old harbour
Meeting point for... eeeverybody
Good for kids
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Market cross in Lerwick town centre. This is also the location of the Up Helly Aa declaration. Placed on the last Tuesday of January each year. Prior to the rest of the events for the day.
This is where's it's at around 10am on the last Saturday of January where you'll find The Yarl marching in with his horde to kick off Up Helly AA celebrations. A must attend if your in town.
A very quiet day round the shops though there were not many of them. Tourist information were very helpful. A delightful day in the Lerwick sun
Main shopping street in Lerwick, possibly the only one on Shetland. Very cute shops and friendly people. Particularly enjoyed seeing the colourful bunting :)
Old quaint area and monument in Lerwick. Close to shops, old harbour
Meeting point for... eeeverybody
