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...

Howdy folks! That's it, Registration for Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon is closed! What this means is that new registrations can no longer be created on our system. However, you can still log in to existing registrations and make changes, such as changing conbadge images.

Hi friends! This is your final reminder that registration will close on Jan 4th! That's tomorrow! If you want to join us in February and haven't signed up yet, complete your reg at reg.scotiacon.org.uk today! If you have any questions, email our Reg team at the address below.

Hey all! Thank you to those who have pre-registered items for our Art Auction. If you're yet to pre-register you have one more week - pre-registration closes on January 9th! Register items here: scotiacon.fillout.com/artauctionpr... If you have any questions, drop a note to the address below!

Hi friends! This is your one week reminder that registration will close on January 4th! If you want to join us in February and haven't signed up yet, complete your registration at reg.scotiacon.org.uk ASAP! If you have any questions, email our Reg team at the address below.

Hey folks! This is your two week reminder that registration will close on January 4th! If you want to join us in February and haven't signed up yet, complete your registration at reg.scotiacon.org.uk ASAP! If you have any questions, email our Reg team at the address below.

Heya folks! Thanks for bearing with us while we've sorted through the mountain of event proposals that you sent us - there were a lot! If you proposed an event you will hear back from us soon. From Monday we will be sending emails to let you know if your pitch was accepted.

Howdy friends! Over the last couple of years, we've been able to open our onsite registration on Thursday to allow attendees to get their badges earlier than the official Friday registration session. This has proven really popular so we're making Thursday registration official!

Hey folks! Do you want to join the Scotiacon team? Our ConOps team is hiring! You'll be helping attendees with their questions onsite in Glasgow and will need an excellent customer service attitude with the ability to think on your feet while following established policies.

Howdy folks! The long journey towards Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon is almost at its end, so we need to talk about the impending close of registration and what this means. First, the most important bit: registration for Scotiacon 2026 will close on Sunday January 4th!

OMFG here we go, everybody shut up, I just got a once in a lifetime opportunity....it was a pleasure to accept this invitation and the con is going to be awesome, so thanks to @scotiacon.bsky.social for choosing me for this! And thank God I no longer need to keep quiet about it!

Hey everyone! Were you wondering? Come and find out who we're putting in the spotlight this year! It's time to reveal our 2026 Guest of Honour!

Hey everyone! Every year we're proud to showcase the artwork of our community around our convention and in our conbook. We've already had some great submissions for 2026, but we're still open for more until we close on December 1st. Send your submissions to the address below!

Hi folks! Applications are now open for the two dance events in 2026, our traditional Dance Competition and Beatdrop Beatdown, the freestyle dance battle returning for its second year! Read on for more information and details on how to apply to appear on our dance floor!

Howdy folks! Do you have an item that you'd like to sell through our Art Auction? Pre-registration for items is now open! Head on over to scotiacon.fillout.com/artauctionpr... to register the item that you'd like to sell.

Hi folks! Now that we've closed for event and DJ set submissions, it's time to look ahead and give those of you who have made a pitch an idea of what comes next in the process. First of all, thank you! We've had more submissions than ever before for our 2026 convention!

Hey y'all! Thanks to everyone who has pitched an event or DJ set so far. There's been a lot of interest but if you're still waiting for the perfect moment, submissions are only open until Sunday October 26th!

Hey folks! We have an opportunity for volunteers to join our Events team to help curate event proposals and support our event runners both before and at the convention. If you're great with people and enjoy organising and planning, read on to learn more and find out how to apply!

Hey y'all! Been thinking of pitching an event or DJ set for Scotiacon but not got around to it? You've only got a few more days until applications close on October 26th, so log in soon at events.scotiacon.org.uk/scotiacon-20... and send us your idea! Any questions? Email us at the address below!

Hi folks! Did you apply for a space in our Artist Alley? Thanks for your application! Here's what to expect next. Our team will review applications over the coming days. Once complete, every applicant will receive an email to inform them if they have been successful or not.

Hey y'all! Are you hoping to take a table in our Artist Alley in 2026? Not made your application yet? Tomorrow is your last chance! Applications close October 13th so make sure you log into our registration portal at reg.scotiacon.org.uk and apply before the end of Monday.

Hey everyone! Want to join the Scotiacon team? Our Dealers' Den is recruiting for crew members and you might be the perfect candidate. Find more information and apply here: forms.gle/9NtohHW1LoGC... - applications close October 22nd. If you have questions, email the address below.

Hi folks! Want to run an event or be a DJ at Scotiacon 2026? Our events system is live and awaiting your pitches! Head to events.scotiacon.org.uk/scotiacon-20... and send us your idea. Our Events team will review every pitch and let you know if yours has been chosen to be part of our timetable.

Howdy everyone! Applications for our 2026 Artist Alley are now live! Log on to our registration portal at reg.scotiacon.org.uk where you will find the new application form available for you to complete. Make sure you complete this by October 13th to be considered for a spot!

Hey y'all! We've heard you asking and we're pleased to announce that event and DJ applications will open on the evening of Tuesday October 7th. Do you have a great idea for an event? Want to spin us some tunes? Send us a pitch through our system - we'll share the link on Tuesday.

All the best to our friends at @pawsome.bsky.social with their event this weekend. We hope you have a great time whether you're in the spotlight, behind the camera, or part of the audience! Some of the best classic movies are westerns, just saying! 💙

Hey folks! Applications for Artist Alley tables will open on October 6th! Our Artist Alley is aimed at dealers with smaller displays or those who only wish to take commissions and then leave their table. You can stay for as much or as little of the Artist Alley slot as you wish.

Wishing our friends at @wildnorth.bsky.social well with their convention this weekend. If you're going along we hope you have a great time! Unfortunately there weren't really any castles in the Old West, but they had plenty of forts! We expect your venue is a bit more comfy though. 💙

Hey friends, registration is going well and we're excited to welcome all of you to Glasgow next year. Rooms at our hotels, especially the Crowne Plaza, are in demand and there are a lot of you on the waiting list, so it's time for our regular warning to watch out for scammers.

Hey folks! Want to see your artwork in our conbook or spread across our venue? Artwork submissions are now open! Check out the guides below to discover what's needed and how to submit your work. We can't wait to see what you create for us!

Hi friends! We are happy to announce that we have now cleared our registration queue. All registrations that were pending have now either been accepted or require further action by attendees to complete. All new registrations now should be processed within 48 hours of submission.

Hey folks! Time for another registration update. As of this evening we can confirm that all residential registrations have been processed and we are moving on to process the non-residential registrations. What does this mean for you? Read on to find out!

Hey friends! As promised, we want to keep you up to date on where we are with room allocation and registration in general. As of today, all rooms in the Crowne Plaza are allocated. What does this mean for you? There's a few possibilities - read on to find your specific situation.

Hi all! If email contact isn't ideal for you, we now offer messaging via Telegram from our registration system. You can opt to have messages sent to any email you've registered with us, to your Telegram, or both! To adjust your settings, log in and check the Manage Account section.

As previously mentioned, we will start processing residential registrations tonight! This will be a gradual process over the next couple of weeks, so if you don't hear back today, don't panic. Once you receive a confirmation you'll have 7 days to pay, please do so promptly!