The Brae Up Helly Aa started out as a schools event. This festival was recorded at the old Brae School, now the community hall. The torches provide enough light to see the children in their squad costumes, with some dramatic shots of the burning galley to round off the film.
Filmed by Bertie Mowat, donated by Erik Erasmuson.
Film-maker: Bertie Mowat
Donated by Erik Erasmuson.
| 00:00:00 | Up Helly Aa galley well burnt. |
|---|---|
| 00:00:04 | Guizers lined up and clearly visible with torches lit. They are wearing various squad costumes, including cowboys and vikings. |
| 00:00:09 | Torches marching in darkness. Only flaming part of torches is visible. |
| 00:00:15 | Guizers marching with torches. |
| 00:00:39 | Torches being thrown into galley. |
| 00:00:44 | Brief shot of head silhouetted in front of bonfire. |
| 00:00:45 | Black screen. |
| 00:00:47 | Burning galley. |
| 00:00:52 | Black screen. |
| 00:00:54 | Burning galley. |
| 00:00:56 | Black screen. |
