Summer visitors can get a taste of this mid-winter extravaganza at the Up Helly Aa exhibition in Lerwick where the regalia, props, costumes and a replica longship are on display.

Dates: 18, 21, 22, 25, 28 and 29 September.

Times: Vary between 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Check first to avoid disappointment at www.visitshetland.com/eventcalendar/events.php