Private group transport for Up Helly Aa, planned around a torchlit fire festival unique to Shetland, ending in a galley burning.
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Up Helly Aa is Lerwick's famous fire festival each January, when a torchlit procession ends with the burning of a full-size Viking galley — a genuinely Shetland tradition, not something staged elsewhere. A single driver-included itinerary can keep the group's outward, event-day and return travel on one plan.
Share the confirmed date, passenger numbers and any equipment when requesting a quote for Up Helly Aa. Transport does not include admission or event tickets.
Review the practical journey information before requesting a quote.
Check the event organiser's current travel and access guidance before agreeing a pickup or drop-off point for Up Helly Aa; arrangements can change from year to year.
For events with camping or overnight stays, describe tents and equipment separately from standard luggage so storage can be assessed.
Agree a realistic return collection time and location in advance, since large events rarely finish exactly on schedule.
Passenger numbers, luggage, collection points, timings and essential requirements are considered together when the journey is quoted.
The enquiry records the event-specific venue and timing information.
Friends, colleagues or club members travel together instead of arranging separate transport.
The end-of-event journey is agreed in advance rather than arranged on the day.
Essential access or luggage needs must be confirmed, not assumed.
Up Helly Aa is Lerwick's famous fire festival each January, when a torchlit procession ends with the burning of a full-size Viking galley — a genuinely Shetland tradition, not something staged elsewhere.
Transport for Up Helly Aa does not include event admission, parking permits or guaranteed access to a specific drop-off area.
Share the complete journey, passenger and luggage details. The booking team will review the route and available vehicle options before you decide whether to confirm.
Venue, date, passenger numbers and any equipment.
Confirm current access and drop-off information with the event organiser.
Agree the collection time and location for the end of the event.
And nearby areas
Seat vehicle options
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Based on your itinerary
Helpful answers for customers planning private group transport with Minibus Hire in Scotland.
Send the date, venue, passenger numbers, any equipment and the requested return time.
No, transport does not include tickets, admission or parking permits.
Yes, describe the full itinerary so it can be planned as one journey.
Late collections can be requested; confirm the expected finish time when booking.
Check the organiser's current guidance and inform the booking team of any changes before travel.
Yes, list every collection point so the outward route can be reviewed together.
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