Go wild at the legendary up helly aa fire festival in the remote shetland islands on a 6 day experience from edinburgh bringing the islands nordic history to fiery life the annual festival is made up of a day and night of torch lit processions bonfires and street parties that pay homage to the feared viking warriors of old aside from the festival this exciting experience also includes two tours of mainland shetland plus round trip transport from edinburgh two overnight ferry crossings a