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We're heading further into winter in Shetland, which means many folk around the isles are getting deeper into their preparations for Up Helly Aa.

This festival has evolved into a celebration of our islands' Viking heritage, and you can learn more about it here:
https://youtu.be/s0BhejPp2zg?si=vATcOjhsuugpIHSJ

With that in mind, I thought telling this Viking story from Unst - the Tale of Goturm the Dane - would be fun.
This was originally recorded for our supporters on Patreon, which you can find out more about here:
https://youtu.be/3GgcRh74qSQ?si=4AyPb6cQgXKFtDzl

This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the following producers:
Rory Goodlad, Melissa Mayo, Scott Goudie, James Gordon and Debs Skelton

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Thanks to the Revellers for very kindly allowing me to use their songs 'Refugee Noblemen', 'Skeletons' and 'Lower the Rope' in this recording.

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