Hello folks! 2026 was the largest convention we've ever had and registration was busier than ever. Due to the huge demand and the speed at which rooms sold, we wanted to let you know that in 2027 we will operate residential registration on a lottery basis. Let's talk about why and how it will work.

Hey everyone! We wanted to share an update on our Artist Alley for 2027. In 2026, queues for the Alley caused significant crowding and difficulty for attendees. To avoid this happening again, having considered many options, we have taken the difficult decision not to run an Artist Alley in 2027.

Hey all! Want to see your artwork feature in our conbook or at our convention? Artwork submissions are open! Whether your work is pint-sized or kaiju-scaled, we'd love to see it. Please check out the guides below to see what we need and how to submit art to us. We can't wait to see what you create!

Hi folks! Our Dealers' Den aims to open applications early so we can let dealers know whether or not they have a table before they commit to registering. With that in mind, we're happy to announce Den applications open on 6th July at 7pm UK time!

Hi folks! As part of a review of our communications we've taken two important decisions that we want to make you aware of. With immediate effect, we're ceasing our activity on Twitter/X and are opening a new channel on the Mastodon platform. Here's why we've chose to do this...

Hey folks! Sending our best wishes to our friends at @confuzzled.org.uk for their event this weekend. Do you know any musicals about kaijus? Our Dance Comp crew might appreciate some suggestions! If you're heading to Birmingham this weekend, we hope you have a rawrsome time! 💙

Hi Folks! As we evolve to ensure that Scotiacon is fit for the future and meets the needs of our attendees, our Head of Dealers' Den is stepping up to take on a broader role at the convention and this opens the opportunity for someone new to take on the Head of Dealers' Den role.

Hey folks! Our best wishes to the team at @ainmhicon.ie for their very first convention this weekend in Dublin! We are always excited to see new events emerging and showing how our community is growing and becoming even more vibrant. If you're heading there, have a great time! Go n-éirí libh!

#FursuitFriday I figured this one would be apt for today. When I got to meet Estelle Ellis, the voice of Krystal from Star Fox Adventures! 📷- @rezfawxit.bsky.social @scotiacon.bsky.social

Hello everyone! As promised yesterday, our Sunday night DJ sets are due to go live on our YouTube channel at 7pm tonight. See below for the links to the videos! We know you like surprises, but this really is probably it for 2026 - we've nothing else to release!

Hey y'all! Due to popular demand we're pleased to announce the release of Friday night DJ sets on our YouTube channel. These will go live at 7pm tonight - see below for the links to the videos. Want to see our Sunday night DJ sets? Come back tomorrow!

Hi everyone! Feeling sad now that our video releases have ended? Stave off that second wave of post-con depression by visiting our relaunched photo gallery at gallery.scotiacon.org.uk where we've gathered over 4600 photos going all the way back to Scotiacon 2015! Photos from 2026 will be added soon!

Howdy y'all! Okay, one last surprise. Many of you asked for it and the truth is... we planned it from the beginning! Catch the recording of our DedDog, going live at 7pm tonight here: youtu.be/UKvSCPquUXY - Note this isn't set to premiere, it'll just appear at 7pm because we keep surprises a secret!

Hey folks! Tonight we're sharing one more video release, "Survive" is a second clips video from Wolfbite capturing moments from around the 2026 convention. Catch the premiere on our YouTube channel at 7pm here: youtu.be/MCUMNfvn2rk

Hello everyone! Here we are, at the end again. We closed with some heartfelt messages, a few impromptu sales, and an announcement of what's happening next year. Relive the Closing Ceremony at 7pm tonight here - youtu.be/qNOdoni2A-Q - and join us next year in February for Massive in the Metropolis!

Heya folks! A furry take on a classic, this year saw the introduction of Never Mind The Fuzzcocks, a music-based gameshow with two teams taking each other on and plenty of laughs along the way. Catch our recording of it right now, here: youtu.be/de0u9fA00Mg

Hi y'all! Fursuits are great, but how do you look after them and what do you do when they need some maintenance? Ceilfox was joined by Waggery Costumes this year to share some guidance and tips - if you missed it or need a refresher our recording premieres at 7pm here: youtu.be/OoarRCVyp3s

Howdy folks! Do you like fursuits? Silly games? How about fursuiters playing silly games? If so, have we got the event for you! The recording of our Fursuit Games event from this year premieres on YouTube at 7pm tonight, here: youtu.be/2piGorFI048

Hey everyone! Our Live Action D&D event returned this year with a wild west themed adventure for a new band of brave players to take on. Did they succeed? Were there any more cheese related incidents? Find out all this and more at 7pm tonight, here: youtu.be/5FvCOL_FPOQ

Hi y'all! GamesMaster returned this year with a whole host of new gaming challenges for contestants to take on in pursuit a coveted golden joystick. Remember the stunning successes and the crushing failures with us tonight at 7pm here: youtu.be/KesMU2fRsMQ

Howdy folks! Our dancers threw down in epic fashion during our biggest ever Dance Competition this year and tonight you can relive the stunning performances when we premiere the recording at 7pm! You'll find it here: youtu.be/6zQcjFvpBDw

Heya friends! A surprise tonight with a second video for you at the halfway point of our 2026 releases. At 9pm Wolfbite from our Video Team presents "Wish You The Best", a clips video of some of the moments captured around the convention. Catch it here: youtu.be/z2LtdRMwXpU

Hello everyone! Everyone involved in convention running has a story to tell and as the long running chairperson of Anthrocon, one of the largest in the world, Uncle Kage has quite a few. Join us at 7pm tonight as he shares some of them with us here: youtu.be/3KZOak9GCBg

Hi Folks! Do you like tension, high stakes, ever increasing numbers, and an occasional dose of chaos? Join us at 7pm for the replay of our Live Auction to see attendees battle to buy their favourite items and raise money for charity. You'll find it here: youtu.be/I17D_Wfcfpw

Hey y'all! Join us at 7pm tonight to see the premiere of the recording of our Drums n' Roses concert from this year's convention! Our uniquely Scottish music and dance act returned in 2026 to rock our Main Stage and you can see it again here: youtu.be/IzFlAjEPijw

Hi friends! Tufty & Massan presented a musical adventure for us this year and we're pleased to be able to share the recording tonight with you at 7pm. Whether you missed it or want to see it again, join us for the premiere here: youtu.be/-7mgTw4Mjzs

Hey everyone! Tonight on ScotiaconTV we're sharing the recording of the always entertaining gameshow, Shadow Raccoon's Price Is Right. Want to see some lucky contestants win some prizes of questionable value? Join us at 7pm for the premiere! youtu.be/eh-Gqt7Jpqw

Howdy y'all! Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue returned as our charity in 2026 and they took some time to tell us all about what they do. If you missed it, or if you want to see it again, you can join our premiere of the recording at 7pm tonight, here: youtu.be/2dx_TnbY4CA

Hey friends! We had a surprise guest this year in Estelle Ellis, the original voice actor of Krystal from Starfox Adventures. She was kind enough to share her experiences of working in the game industry and tonight at 7pm you can rewatch that panel here: youtu.be/tmODz-5RQJs

Hello everyone! Are you new to conventions? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Our My First Con panel has all the information you need to ensure you have a good time. If you need a recap, catch the premiere of our recording at 7pm tonight here: youtu.be/TfAEtBN-E1w

Hi y'all! Our dance battle event, Beatdrop Beatdown, returned in 2026 for its second year, bigger and better with an added non-fursuit competition and some incredible dance moves! Join the premiere at 7pm tonight on ScotiaconTV to relive the sensational battles: youtu.be/CNFWc-YXL2U

Heya folks! Here's where it all began, just a couple of weeks ago. Our ScotiaconTV releases for 2026 begin with the Opening Ceremony, launching at 7pm tonight! Join the premiere here: youtu.be/59DHsJyp6Ck

Hey y'all! Do you miss us? We sure miss you! How about we do a little recap of our Wild West adventure? We're excited to announce that, starting tomorrow, Friday 20th Feb, we'll be releasing a video from Scotiacon 2026 at 7pm every single day!

So so so excited to announce I did this year's reveal art for #Scotiacon!!!!! It's hard keeping secrets...😁

Howdy folks! Just a gentle reminder that over the course of our convention weekend we'll be posting all updates & announcements to our Telegram announcement channel here: t.me/Scotiaconlive - join us there to make sure that you stay up to date with happenings around the con!

Hey folks! Do you love queueing? We don't either! Many of you spend hours of your convention queued to get into the Den and with this year promising to be our biggest event ever, we knew we had to do something about that. So, new for 2026 we're introducing the Den Virtual Queue!

Hey everyone! Not able to make the convention? Wanting to watch events from the comfort of your hotel room? No problem! As we did last year, a selection of Main Stage and Castle Stage events will be streamed live on www.twitch.tv/scotiacon - read below for the full schedule!

Hi y'all! Our charity in 2026 is Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue. We helped them to recover from some winter storm damage last year - this year we'd like to help them do even more! Remember to bring your spare change, visit the Art Auction, & check out the charity tombola in the Den on Monday!

Hi all! This year we're excited to reveal that we will have two nights of DJs and music in Main Stage! On both Friday and Sunday we've invited a cast of DJs to join us with a variety of sets. There's sure to be something for everyone so check the roster below and get ready for a hoedown!

Hey friends. One of the hallmarks of our community is the way in which it comes together in times of grief. A few months ago, we very suddenly lost Neutron, a well known member of the fandom.  This loss affected a number of us deeply and we grieve alongside all of you.

Hey folks! We've had a lot of questions about Glasgow Conference Rover tickets and we understand why! These tickets allow conference attendees to access five days of rail travel in an area of Glasgow for just £5 - this includes between Glasgow Central and the SEC, our local stop.

Hi all! Please remember you must show valid, in-date ID at onsite registration to attend our convention. This year we are able to accept certain digital ID as well as physical ID. For details of both, please read below. You will not be allowed to attend without ID - don't forget!

Scotiacon wishes a very happy Burns Night to all! As the renowned poet once wrote; Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin-race! Aboon them a' ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang's my arm.

Hey folks! We've had a few queries on this and want to be clear; there are no on-the-door ticket sales at Scotiacon. Please do not travel to the convention expecting to buy a ticket on arrival.

Howdy folks! We're pleased to announce that our events schedule is now live! Have a look at what we've got going on this year and plan your weekend! You'll find the schedule here: www.scotiacon.org.uk/attending/ev... - you'll need to use the log in details you use for our registration portal.

Hi y'all! This year will be the first time that we are operating events in two different venue hotels. They're pretty close together, a lovely 7 minute riverside walk down the Clyde, but what if it is dark or the weather is poor? Don't worry, just take a ride on the Wallace Line!

Hi all! Are you joining us from overseas this February? Please be aware the UK now requires many travellers to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel. Visit www.gov.uk/guidance/app... for details and to find out if you need one. Don't be caught out!

Hey folks! Do you like gameshows? How would you like to be a contestant on one? Shadow Raccoon's Price is Right returns to Scotiacon this February and we're looking for people to take part! If you're interested, fill in the form here: forms.gle/4kLvuB7FDW5y...

Howdy y'all! Do you have what it takes to challenge our GamesMaster? The popular video game challenge event returns to our stage in 2026 and they are looking for contestants! If you're brave enough to answer the call, sign up here: forms.gle/o8io4ABAXwzj...

Hey everyone! Our Dealers' Den is back for another year and we're delighted to have another wide variety of dealers joining us to sell their goods and commissions. Want to plan your spending spree in advance? Our Den map is now online here: www.scotiacon.org.uk/attending/de...