Never been to Tabletop Scotland, or indeed any tabletop gaming convention? Read on.
What is this exactly?
Completely new to tabletop games?
If you’re planning on coming to Tabletop Scotland 2025 and this hobby is completely new to you, then be assured that we will look after you. We have dedicated zones within the convention specifically for those looking to explore the hobby and help introduce you to the world of tabletop games.
First time at Tabletop Scotland?
If you’ve never been to a tabletop games convention before but you’re familiar with board games, card games and roleplaying games then you will be able to find those in abundance at Tabletop Scotland, along with lots of people to play them with.
Conventions like Tabletop Scotland are a celebration of all things tabletop, we provide the space and opportunity for you to play games all weekend. Whether that’s games you already know, games you’ve been considering buying or games that are completely new to you.
We provide space and access to demo teams from publishers for you to try out their games, events galore, exhibitors showcasing the range of products that this hobby has to tempt you with, and a games library for you to borrow games from so that you can try before you buy.
That’s what Tabletop Scotland is like.
What are the timings of the convention?
Opening Times / Front Desk
- Friday: 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00
Exhibitor Trading Hours
- Friday: 12:00 – 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
Gateway Zone
- Friday: 12:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00
Games Library
- Friday: 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
Bring & Buy
- Friday: 14:00 – 18:00 (Drop Off Only)
- Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
Quiet Room
- Friday: 12:00 – 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00
Other Questions
Once you’ve bought your ticket you will receive an email confirming your purchase. On arrival at the convention you will be asked for proof of purchase along with your name or email address.
We will then provide you with your convention lanyard and badge which must be worn at all times during the convention.
Once you purchase your ticket(s), the email you receive is your confirmation of that purchase and represents your tickets.
- We will have multiple food and drink options onsite, which will cater for most dietary requirements.
- If you need to bring your own food then please ensure that it is in a plastic container. Note there is no access to food heating equipment.
- No alcohol is allowed to be brought onsite, and specifically no glass bottles should be brought onsite. We will have a bar and other options for drinks.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Controlled drugs and narcotics
- Weapons, including items which may be used as improvised weapons
Only assistance animals are permitted onsite. Please ensure you have the appropriate documentation should we need to ask for it.
£10 per day at the North Car Park. Overnight parking is not permitted.
When you arrive for parking, you will be given a colour coded ticket. That colour reflects the day that you park. If you need to leave and return in the same day, you can show that colour coded ticket as evidence of having already paid for parking that day.
The Highland Hall is split over two floors:
- The Main Hall is all on the ground floor and is entirely flat with no stairs throughout the area.
- The First Floor is where RPGs, Seminars and some other events will be held. There is a lift that is suitable for wheelchairs to gain access to this floor.
There are disabled toilets at the front and rear of the hall.
We want everyone to have fun at our event.
- Cosplay is not consent. Ask permission before taking photographs of Cosplayers. Also, do not block aisles when taking photographs.
- If your Cosplay could be deemed as offensive to the casual attendee, do not wear it.
- Zero tolerance for nudity – costumes must cover all appropriate body parts at all times. Costumes which give the illusion of nudity are not permitted.
Banned Cosplay Weapons & Props
This list is indicative and not exhaustive.
- Wooden or metal bats, batons, mallets, spears, staves & swords
- Knives, daggers or blades
- Bokken
- Replica, Live or Deactivated firearms including BB guns, Crossbows, Strung Bows, Prop gun without an orange cap, Loose Arrows
- Knuckle dusters
Any violation will result in you being asked to leave the event.
Event booking opens online on: Saturday 10th May @ 18:00
All events are bookable online until Tuesday 2nd September @ 18:00.
Check out the Events menu for more information.
Want to run an event, go to the Contact section of the website.
There are some events which will either sell out online or require us to cap attendance based on pre-registration only.
All events that have spaces will have sign up sheets available for the day that the event is being held. On the day sign ups are allocated on a first come first served basis.
For our D&D and RPG schedule, on the day sign up will open 1 (one) hour prior to the specific session. This is done in the respective area on the first floor.
Tabletop Scotland t-shirts and other branded merchandise will be listed on the website when available for for pre-order.
If you pre-ordered you will collect your item at the Front Desk when you are at the convention, and if we have spare merchandise we will sell that there too.
Merchandise is not shipped.
All of the exhibitors, food & drink options and the convention ticket desk can take cash or card.
The Bring & Buy is a cash only service.
There is no cash machine inside the Highland Hall. The nearest options are the Airport Terminal and the BP Petrol Station.
Charity Partnership
Since our first event in 2018 we have raised over £18,500 for charity.
If you include two AlbaCon online roleplaying game events hosted by members of the team during the COVID-19 pandemic, this brings our total to almost £25,000.
Raising money for charity is very important to us, and we love that your support makes it possible.
2025 Charity Partner: Waverley Care
Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and Hepatitis C charity.
As always, we will be donating a percentage of all monies raised via the Bring & Buy to our charity partner.
Alongside that we will be working with the charity to get them involved at the convention and will be looking to host a ‘tombola’ at their stand.
2024
Alzheimer Scotland
£5,000 raised.
2023
Scottish Autism
£7,000 raised.
2022
Perth Autism
£3,800 raised.
2021
Penumbra
£3,300 raised.
2020
It’s Good 2 Give
£3,000 raised.
2019
MacMillan Cancer
£1,750 raised.
2018
PKAVS
£1,000 raised.