In Pictures / Snowy Shetland photo gallery

6 January 2026 16:19

IT MAY have caused travel disruption and closed schools, but at least the snow has created plenty of fun for Shetland’s bairns – and provided some stunning backdrops for photos too.

Folk have been sending us winter photos over the recent days – and we did not even need to ask. Here is a selection of some of the submissions – thanks to everyone for sending ones over.

Bairns in Upper Sound, Lerwick with their igloo. Photo: Jonathan Cheatle

…and the children inside their creation. Photo: Jonathan Cheatle

Caroline Alderson took this photo of a sunrise at Sandvoe.

Pamela Smith took this photo overlooking Dalsetter in the south end.

Marcia Scobie sentt in this photo of her granddaughters Paige and Harley enjoying the snow.

Linda Shearer managed snap this sheep posing for the camera.

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