Photo: Mike Pennington / CC BY-SA 2.0
On the darkest, coldest night of the Shetland winter, up to a thousand costumed 'guizers' march a torchlit procession through Lerwick and set a full-size replica Viking longship on fire in the town square. It's part pagan fire festival, part fierce local pride, and completely free to watch - just dress warm, because January in Shetland does not mess around.
| Dates | Jan 26, 2027 |
|---|---|
| When | last Tuesday of January |
| Frequency | annual |
| Price Range | free |
| Country | Scotland |
| Vibes | Quirky Local Cultural Parade |
| Location | Lerwick, Shetland |
| Website | Available on upgraded listings — upgrade this listing |
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