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Scottish islanders don helmets for Viking fire festival

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Residents of Scotland's remote Shetland Islands brandishing swords and shields celebrated their Nordic roots Tuesday at a spectacular fire festival which culminated in them burning a replica Viking ship.

Added on the 27/01/2016 12:45:00 - Copyright : AFP EN

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