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Mirrie dancers illuminate northern sky

11 October 2026

A group of seven people standing together outdoors near a harbour.

Fair Isle Friday in photos

2 October 2026

Battle of Britain memorial service

20 September 2026

A woman and two young boys, one with spider face paint, holding a fluffy white sheep.

Plenty to see at the Yell Show

6 September 2026

Gallery: Ash caps off busy day of live music at Rising North

16 August 2026

A guitarist performs on stage in front of a backdrop reading “Pale Waves”.

Gallery: Rising North heads to the Clickimin as festival continues

15 August 2026

A rock band performing on stage under blue and yellow stage lights, featuring a singer with a guitar, a bassist, a drummer, and a guitarist.

Gallery: musical fun at Mareel as Rising North kicks off

14 August 2026

Islanders treated to rare solar eclipse spectacle

12 August 2026

The show must go on despite the weather

8 August 2026

A large group of people posing for a photo under a white marquee, with many individuals raising their fists.

Simmer Dim Rally gallery

22 June 2026

Måløy celebrates Lerwick Up Helly Aa squad

22 June 2026

Members of Lerwick jarl squad enjoy Måløy visit

19 June 2026

A group of people in Viking costumes, including winged helmets, tunics, and painted wooden shields, standing on a harbour pier.

Jarl squads and much more bring fun to Aith lifeboat gala day

13 June 2026

A large group of people walking together, many wearing purple Relay for Life Cancer Research UK T-shirts.

In pictures: Relay for Life

30 May 2026

A large crowd of adults and children stands outside a modern pool building at dusk, holding yellow "Save Scalloway Swimming Pool from

Crowds gather as Scalloway swimming pool shuts

1 April 2026

Moder Dy meets fiery demise at Delting Up Helly Aa procession

21 March 2026

A man dressed as a Viking holds an axe and shield, standing in front of a burning wooden ship at night.

South Mainland Up Helly Aa in pictures

14 March 2026

Young child in a tiger costume and face paint holds a copy of the book "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" in a modern kitchen setting.

World Book Day 2026 gallery

5 March 2026

A person in Viking costume holding a sword and shield stands in front of a burning wooden Viking ship at night.

Fiery finale to Cullivoe Up Helly Aa procession

28 February 2026

A large group of people holding torches surround a bonfire at night, with sparks flying and wooden structures burning in the centre.

Procession lights up Nesting as night of revelry gets underway

6 February 2026

A large wooden dragon head sculpture engulfed in flames at night, with sparks and burning debris swirling around it.

The day after: some highlights of Tuesday’s Lerwick Up Helly Aa celebrations

28 January 2026

Four men pose outdoors, one dressed in Viking attire with armor and helmet, while others wear casual clothes. A crowd and buildings appear in the background.

Lerwick Up Helly Aa 2026 – morning events

27 January 2026

A man in Viking-style armor and helmet holds an axe near a waterfront at night, with a blazing fire on a floating structure in the background.

Galley Snert goes up in flames in fiery conclusion of Scalloway Fire Festival

10 January 2026

A person dressed as a Viking with a helmet and armor shouts during a reenactment event, surrounded by others in similar costumes.

Sidney and squad celebrate as Scalloway festival returns in style

9 January 2026

A group of seven children in winter clothing stand in front of a lit snow igloo at dusk, with string lights overhead and snow-covered surroundings.

Snowy Shetland photo gallery

6 January 2026

A group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes march at night holding large flaming torches during a festival or parade.

SMUHA jarl squad lights up Edinburgh

30 December 2025

A group of tractors decorated with lights drives down a street at night, led by a green tractor with a sign reading "Christmas Tractor Run." People watch from the sidewalk.

Christmas tractor run adds festive feel to the town

16 December 2025

A band performs on stage under colorful lights in front of a large, energetic crowd; a screen behind them displays live video.

Plenty of fun at First Foot Soldiers’ festive spree

14 December 2025

Green aurora borealis lights appear in the night sky above a brightly lit town with colorful houses.

Mirrie dancers put on a show

13 December 2025

Santa Claus greets a crowd of adults and children on a decorated street at night; people are bundled up in winter clothing and there is a small brass band in the background.

Crowd enjoys festive cheer as Santa comes to town

29 November 2025

A formal outdoor ceremony with uniformed soldiers and civilians holding wreaths in front of a historic stone building, with flags displayed and a speaker at a podium.

Shetland marks Remembrance Sunday

9 November 2025

A carved pumpkin with sharp teeth emits thick white smoke from its eyes and mouth, set on an outdoor path with leafless trees in the background.

Halloween 2025: Creepy collection of readers’ best images

1 November 2025

A large, old stone building with lit windows at night, under a green sky illuminated by the northern lights.

Bright Northern Lights seen over Busta

19 October 2025

Four musicians perform on stage with violins, a keyboard, and microphones under stage lights, in front of a dark background.

Blazin’ Fiddles light up Mareel

2 September 2025

A group of people, including adults and children, sit on outdoor stone steps eating food, with bags and containers around them.

Taking in the delicacies of Lerwick

28 August 2025

A uniformed official and other people carry poppy wreaths outside a stone building, with onlookers standing nearby.

Ceremony held to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

15 August 2025

A young child in a white cowboy hat holds a “1st Junior Handler” ribbon and stands beside a brown calf on a grassy field.

Lots to see at the Cunningsburgh Show

14 August 2025

Three musicians perform on a dark stage with colorful lights; one plays accordion, another drums, and the third plays keyboards and guitar.

Peat and Diesel begin two-night run at Mareel

9 August 2025

People view decorated tables with flower arrangements and vegetable sculptures inside a large greenhouse with hanging plants and red bunting.

Plenty on show in Voe

2 August 2025

Three girls wearing dresses and tiaras sit with decorated background, smiling and holding white donation buckets.

Midsummer Carnival returns to Lerwick

22 June 2025

The sun sets over a calm sea, casting a reflection on the water with a small rocky island silhouetted in the distance.

Summer solstice sunrise

22 June 2025

A group of people dressed in Viking costumes, holding shields and axes, stand outdoors in a celebratory pose with hills in the background.

Jarl squads join in the fun as Aith lifeboat gala offers something for everyone

31 May 2025

Three violinists perform on stage under colorful lighting, with a keyboard visible in the background.

Mareel gig a family affair for Canadian musicians

28 May 2025

A long-haired musician sings into a microphone and plays electric guitar on stage under colorful lighting.

Boppapalooza back with a bang in biggest year yet

25 May 2025

Two men dressed in Viking costumes with helmets and shields stand outside a historic stone building, with Scottish and UK flags in the background.

Jarl squads enjoy Edinburgh tartan parade

10 May 2025

A large group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes carry flaming torches and march at night, surrounding a wooden ship structure on a street.

Fiery finish to Delting festivities

22 March 2025

Two people dressed in Viking-style costumes stand outdoors at night in front of a large bonfire, holding shields and axes, with a group of onlookers in the background.

SMUHA festivities celebrate great community spirit

15 March 2025

A man in Viking costume holds an axe and smiles in front of a large bonfire shaped like a Viking ship at night.

Bressay Up Helly Aa 2025

8 March 2025