Continuing a tradition which began in 2003, NorthLink Ferries has hosted the Up-Helly-Aa Junior Jarl ‘Haakon the Good’ and his squad to a reception in the Holmsgarth Terminal.

This year’s Junior Jarl, Joseph Morgan (13), is an Anderson High School pupil from Tingwall. Joseph is the third grandson of Sheila and the late Ronnie Hunter to be the Junior Jarl.  ‘Haakon the Good’, his squad and their families were honoured at a reception in the Holmsgarth Terminal on Tuesday (January 31).

Over 100 people were welcomed to the reception.

A specially commissioned shield commemorating the event was presented to Jane Leask of NorthLink Ferries, and it will be on permanent display on one of the vessels.

NorthLink’s Lerwick service managerJane Leasksaid: “The NorthLink reception for the Junior Jarl has become very much part of the Up-Helly-Aa week. I am delighted that we are able to support them for what is a fantastic occasion.  The reception helps to underline our commitment to Shetland and its people.”