Events

Northmavine Up-Helly-Aa

Photo © Alistair Williamson

As well as a variety of social gatherings throughout the year, there are regular events held throughout Northmavine. The largest of these is the annual Northmavine Up-Helly-Aa, a spectacular Viking fire festival which celebrates the end of winter and the return of the sun.

Big Bannock

A popular fixture on the calendar since 1999 has been the fund-raising Big Bannock event, a fun day out featuring the baking of the Big Bannock (scone-type local delicacy), Merry Tiller racing and various other events.

The record-breaking Big Bannock. Photo © Big Bannock

Northmavine Sheepdog Trials

Northmavine Sheepdog Trials are held every summer. It is a competition with a view to improving sheepdog handling in Northmavine.

Eela Competition

Annual Eela competitions are held throughout Northmavine in the summer, usually July. (eela is Shetland for 'fishing in a small boat')

• Eshaness Eela Competition

• Hillswick Eela Competition

• Ollaberry and North Roe Eela Competition

• Sullom Eela Competition

Sales of Work

There are Sales of Work in local halls throughout the year to fundraise for various causes. There is also usually a Craft Fair in the Eshaness Hall.

Sunday Teas

There are regular Sunday Teas with homebakes in various local halls throughout the spring and summer.

Have we missed out any regular events in Northmavine? If you have information or photos for the above events or any other regular events, please contact us and let us know!