Bonfire Night is celebrated in Shetland, as it is across the UK, with many community-organised firework displays and bonfires commemorating Guy Fawkes's failed gunpowder plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
If you're in Shetland and looking for a celebration to join in, check the social media pages of local hall committees and community groups. As the darker, colder nights draw in, Bonfire Night is a great way to bring people together to enjoy the pyrotechnics, hot food and drinks.
Although Bonfire Night itself is the 5th November, local celebrations often take place at the weekend before or after the 5th. And, as with most outdoor events, organisers keep an eye on the weather and will reschedule if the conditions demand it.
Whether you're planning to attend an organised event in Shetland or elsewhere, or are planning a gathering of your own, our friends at Taste of Shetland have shared this delicious, smoky whisky cocktail idea to try. To make it extra special, it includes Shetland honey from Frakkafield and the Lerwick Distillery's Nørn blend, as well as the warming flavours of ginger and honey to give it that 'fiery feeling'.
