Halloween 2026: Your best photos from spooky season

THANKS to all of Shetland News’ readers who sent in their incredibly creative costumes, pumpkins and decorations from Halloween 2026.

We have been truly inundated with images after our call for Halloween horrors, with well over 100 photos flooding in over email, social media and messages.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to send one in, and we hope you had a great Halloween.

A new Ewok addition at The Outpost scavenger hunt – Noel Newell Tomlinson, age 6.

A new Ewok addition at The Outpost scavenger hunt – Noel Newell Tomlinson, age 6.

Sydney is surprisingly patient about wearing his Halloween outfit.

Sydney is surprisingly patient about wearing his Halloween outfit.

Twins Lucas and Evan Mcphee (5) are Harry and Marv from Home Alone.

Twins Lucas and Evan Mcphee (5) are Harry and Marv from Home Alone.

Seven-month old Maeve is all dressed up for her first Halloween.

Seven-month old Maeve is all dressed up for her first Halloween.

Advertisement9 of 10

One year old Laurie Sandison is the mouse in this brilliantly designed mousetrap.

One year old Laurie Sandison is the mouse in this brilliantly designed mousetrap.

Claudia Winkleman (Halle, 8) heads for the turret with her traitor (Zander, 6).

Claudia Winkleman (Halle, 8) heads for the turret with her traitor (Zander, 6).

Four candles or fork handles? Andrew and Lewie as the two Ronnies.

Four candles or fork handles? Andrew and Lewie as the two Ronnies.

A truly inventive pumpkin from young Marlowe, along with mother Chloe Hansen, taking inspiration from Toy Story.

A truly inventive pumpkin from young Marlowe, along with mother Chloe Hansen, taking inspiration from Toy Story.

Lenny, Brodie and Vinny Mackay were the three blind mice.

Lenny, Brodie and Vinny Mackay were the three blind mice.

Bonnie the westie sticks her tongue out for the camera.

Bonnie the westie sticks her tongue out for the camera.

Help keep Shetland’s news open to everyone

Good local journalism takes time, care and people on the ground. Membership helps us keep reporting the stories that matter to Shetland — and keep them free for everyone to read. Members get a weekly newsletter created especially for them, local ads only, and can bookmark stories and join the conversation in the comments.

Already a member? Sign in.

£3 per month Billed on or shortly after the 1st of each month. Cancel anytime. £5 per month Billed on or shortly after the 1st of each month. Cancel anytime. £10 per month Billed on or shortly after the 1st of each month. Cancel anytime. Choose another amount Explore all membership options. Choose between monthly, quarterly, annual or one-off payments.

Continue Back to article

 

Nirvana (9) as a china doll, Mabel (7) as a headless girl and Teddy (5) as Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors.

Nirvana (9) as a china doll, Mabel (7) as a headless girl and Teddy (5) as Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors.

Sydney (7) dressed as a zombie cheerleader.

Sydney (7) dressed as a zombie cheerleader.

Michael Jackson was a popular outfit choice this year, including for Maci Williamson (5).

Michael Jackson was a popular outfit choice this year, including for Maci Williamson (5).

Sheila Smith was penguin-napped this year.

Sheila Smith was penguin-napped this year.

Bee Leask in costume as the Enchantress from the film Suicide Squad.

Bee Leask in costume as the Enchantress from the film Suicide Squad.

Captain Jason with his baby shark Justin.

Captain Jason with his baby shark Justin.

Advertisement10 of 10

A vampire murder mystery scene from Amanda Scobie.

A vampire murder mystery scene from Amanda Scobie.

Cup of tea? Claire Tulloch sent in this photo of a leprechaun and Mrs Doyle from Father Ted.

Cup of tea? Claire Tulloch sent in this photo of a leprechaun and Mrs Doyle from Father Ted.

Daniel (8) as a skeleton, Leo (3) as a skeleton dinosaur and Connor (15) as the devil.

Daniel (8) as a skeleton, Leo (3) as a skeleton dinosaur and Connor (15) as the devil.

Connie Gear (4) as the tiger who came to tea.

Connie Gear (4) as the tiger who came to tea.

Freya (5) dressed up as Jessie from the Toy Story films.

Freya (5) dressed up as Jessie from the Toy Story films.

Grace (10) with her Jack Skellington pumpkin.

Grace (10) with her Jack Skellington pumpkin.

It’s a first Halloween for babies Louie and Archie More, who are just eight weeks old.

It’s a first Halloween for babies Louie and Archie More, who are just eight weeks old.

Advertisement1 of 10

There were various guizers out and about in Shetland.

There were various guizers out and about in Shetland.

Daisy Hillyard’s first Halloween.

Daisy Hillyard’s first Halloween.

Billie (3) was a good witch for the day.

Billie (3) was a good witch for the day.

A spooky Halloween display from Nicola Rachel.

A spooky Halloween display from Nicola Rachel.

A Jack Skellington and Coco crossover pumpkin from Annie Ko.

A Jack Skellington and Coco crossover pumpkin from Annie Ko.

Nola, Tommy and Rosie in Wellington, New Zealand, as sent in by grandmother Yvonne Sinclair.

Nola, Tommy and Rosie in Wellington, New Zealand, as sent in by grandmother Yvonne Sinclair.

Clara and Annie are a skeleton cowgirl and a ghost.

Clara and Annie are a skeleton cowgirl and a ghost.

Advertisement2 of 10

Ruben (8) channels Michael Jackson.

Ruben (8) channels Michael Jackson.

Young Evie is an It girl, representing Pennywise the clown.

Young Evie is an It girl, representing Pennywise the clown.

Lorraine Henderson with four-month old Ollie

Lorraine Henderson with four-month old Ollie

Rylee, Emily and Kali out and about.

Rylee, Emily and Kali out and about.

Dalmatians beware… Miah Farmer (6) as Cruella De Vil.

Dalmatians beware… Miah Farmer (6) as Cruella De Vil.

A spooky 3D printed pumpkin from Elsa Sutherland.

A spooky 3D printed pumpkin from Elsa Sutherland.

A spooky interpretation of Anna from Frozen from Lauren.

A spooky interpretation of Anna from Frozen from Lauren.

Isaac Gray (8) ready for Halloween.

Isaac Gray (8) ready for Halloween.

Ten year old Evie Watt as a Traitor.

Ten year old Evie Watt as a Traitor.

This skeleton skekler was sent in by Claire Loynd.

This skeleton skekler was sent in by Claire Loynd.

Advertisement3 of 10

Preston Macgregor as a zombie, Mimi Macgregor as a witch and Logan Macgregor as a dinosaur.

Preston Macgregor as a zombie, Mimi Macgregor as a witch and Logan Macgregor as a dinosaur.

Annie (23 months) and Jessie (11 months) Scott, here dressed as the characters Bonnie and Jessie from Toy Story.

Annie (23 months) and Jessie (11 months) Scott, here dressed as the characters Bonnie and Jessie from Toy Story.

Susan Bradley-McKay turned her mail box into a trick or treat stop.

Susan Bradley-McKay turned her mail box into a trick or treat stop.

Arthur’s first Halloween at six months old.

Arthur’s first Halloween at six months old.

Tegan Hendren carved these creative designs, including one of Coraline.

Tegan Hendren carved these creative designs, including one of Coraline.

This four-legged friend is in the Halloween spirit, as sent in by Amelia Meudell.

This four-legged friend is in the Halloween spirit, as sent in by Amelia Meudell.

A striking pumpkin is all eyes and teeth from Aimee Laurenson.

A striking pumpkin is all eyes and teeth from Aimee Laurenson.

A scary clown, sent in by Ruth Black.

A scary clown, sent in by Ruth Black.

An Aberdeen inspired pumpkin from Leanne Davidson.

An Aberdeen inspired pumpkin from Leanne Davidson.

A selection of pumpkins from Liz Haining.

A selection of pumpkins from Liz Haining.

Halloween has arrived in Gail Wiseman’s home.

Halloween has arrived in Gail Wiseman’s home.

A trio of pumpkin designs from Cheryl Mackenzie.

A trio of pumpkin designs from Cheryl Mackenzie.

Anita Georgeson with a friendly pumpkin friend.

Anita Georgeson with a friendly pumpkin friend.

Three guizers ready for Halloween, sent in by Louise Leanne.

Three guizers ready for Halloween, sent in by Louise Leanne.

Advertisement4 of 10

A group of young trick or treaters from Rosie Einarsson.

A group of young trick or treaters from Rosie Einarsson.

Mhari McLeman’s ghoulish gadderie.

Mhari McLeman’s ghoulish gadderie.

Cheryl Moar’s pumpkin lit up brightly.

Cheryl Moar’s pumpkin lit up brightly.

Two spooky skeklers from Michelle Henderson.

Two spooky skeklers from Michelle Henderson.

Emily Mudie in her costume.

Emily Mudie in her costume.

Ruby as Ronald McDonald.

Ruby as Ronald McDonald.

Poppy Robertson (11) as the Wicked Witch.

Poppy Robertson (11) as the Wicked Witch.

Lots of guizers at the Mossbank public hall’s Halloween party.

Lots of guizers at the Mossbank public hall’s Halloween party.

Daniel (9) with his One Piece outfit.

Daniel (9) with his One Piece outfit.

Darth Maul gets in the party spirit.

Darth Maul gets in the party spirit.

Young Izzy Farmer (3) is on the hunt for blood.

Young Izzy Farmer (3) is on the hunt for blood.

Jim Mitchell sent in these pumpkin-headed people.

Jim Mitchell sent in these pumpkin-headed people.

Jimmy is a zombie for the day.

Jimmy is a zombie for the day.

A halloween tree from Nicola Rachel.

A halloween tree from Nicola Rachel.

Sienna hopes Halloween will be a Thriller.

Sienna hopes Halloween will be a Thriller.

Lucy Saether is one of two spooky skeletons.

Lucy Saether is one of two spooky skeletons.

Chloe (12) and Aubree (11) with their interconnected costume.

Chloe (12) and Aubree (11) with their interconnected costume.

Maks (7) is ready to scare up some sweets.

Maks (7) is ready to scare up some sweets.

Nicole (8) as a zombie cheerleader, with Alfie (4) as the grim reaper.

Nicole (8) as a zombie cheerleader, with Alfie (4) as the grim reaper.

Kirk Watt (13) as Sir Irn Bru(ce).

Kirk Watt (13) as Sir Irn Bru(ce).

Advertisement5 of 10

Adam, Aaron and Alwyn ready to go guizing.

Adam, Aaron and Alwyn ready to go guizing.

Chance (11) as zombie Spider-Man.

Chance (11) as zombie Spider-Man.

Young Finn getting into the Halloween spirit.

Young Finn getting into the Halloween spirit.

Five year old Cody was a vampire.

Five year old Cody was a vampire.

Kirsty McLaughlin-Cook sent in this image of sisters ready for Halloween.

Kirsty McLaughlin-Cook sent in this image of sisters ready for Halloween.

Oakleigh (1) and Gibby (4) Sutherland.

Oakleigh (1) and Gibby (4) Sutherland.

A spooky scene from Karina Moncrieff.

A spooky scene from Karina Moncrieff.

Young Lillyanna as a pumpkin.

Young Lillyanna as a pumpkin.

Chrissie, Robbie and Edie.

Chrissie, Robbie and Edie.

Oscar and Luke are guizing ready.

Oscar and Luke are guizing ready.

Baby Lizzie as a witch.

Baby Lizzie as a witch.

Connal Smith as the Grim Reaper.

Connal Smith as the Grim Reaper.

Gemma Harries sent in this young vampire.

Gemma Harries sent in this young vampire.

Stephanie Bain sent in this pair of young trick or treaters.

Stephanie Bain sent in this pair of young trick or treaters.

Stephanie Bain sent in this pair of young trick or treaters.

Stephanie Bain sent in this pair of young trick or treaters.

Becca prepares to go guizing.

Becca prepares to go guizing.

Twins Lucy-Jo and Danielle Thomson.

Twins Lucy-Jo and Danielle Thomson.

Twins Jemima and Willow Williamson (8) with mum and dad dressed as Pixar’s Inside Out.

Twins Jemima and Willow Williamson (8) with mum and dad dressed as Pixar’s Inside Out.

David (4) and Lucia (7) as He-Man and She-Ra.

David (4) and Lucia (7) as He-Man and She-Ra.

Mario and Luigi, as sent in by Lennon Cowan.

Mario and Luigi, as sent in by Lennon Cowan.

Advertisement6 of 10

A spooky pumpkin design from Hannah Scott.

A spooky pumpkin design from Hannah Scott.

21 year old Luke is “blyde with his costume from Harry’s”.

21 year old Luke is “blyde with his costume from Harry’s”.

An array of costumes from Paige Scobie and dad Barrie in the back row, and from Leia and Harley Scobie.

An array of costumes from Paige Scobie and dad Barrie in the back row, and from Leia and Harley Scobie.

Dominika Cunliffe sent in this photo of a young Minnie Mouse.

Dominika Cunliffe sent in this photo of a young Minnie Mouse.

The Celebrity Traitors may be over for another year, but Joshua and Noah Cornick are still in the Traitors spirit.

The Celebrity Traitors may be over for another year, but Joshua and Noah Cornick are still in the Traitors spirit.