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Tabletop Scotland
Tabletop Scotland is where geek culture, community, and cardboard collide in Edinburgh. As one of the UK’s biggest tabletop gaming conventions, it brings together board game enthusiasts, RPG fans, curious newcomers, and families under one sprawling roof for a weekend of pure play.
The event features over one hundred exhibitors, hundreds of events, and endless tables for gaming—whether you love classic titles, want to try the latest releases, or just fancy rolling some dice with friendly strangers. Publishers and demo teams are on hand to introduce you to new worlds, while a games library lets you borrow before you buy. If you’re new to the hobby or conventions, Tabletop Scotland has dedicated spaces and guides to help you dive right in. For veterans, there’s a chance to connect with fellow fans, discover rare finds, and join a thriving community that celebrates everything tabletop.
Across this blog series, expect news, previews, and stories from the convention floor, all with a Geek Native twist. Whether you’re planning your trip or following along from afar, join us as we explore what makes Tabletop Scotland a true highlight of the gaming calendar.
A special thanks to All Rolled Up for sponsoring Geek Native's coverage of Tabletop Scotland. You can find them in the trade hall and explore their fantastic range of indie RPGs and high-quality gaming accessories on the All Rolled Up website.
Are newbies welcome at Tabletop Scotland? POV from a first-timer
Despite not being quite over Fringe, having started college again and am throwing self into volunteering in the arts duties, I was super excited to come along to Tabletop Scotland with co-editor – and Tabletop Scotland veteran – Girdy.
Rivers of London: “Jimmy’s Last Dance” will follow “The Font of All Evil”
The Rivers of London TTRPG line editor Lynne Hardy is at Tabletop Scotland this weekend, and while she’s busy dealing with many fans, Geek Native may have managed to wrangle an exclusive.
Tiny Spaceship: Gaming conventions cause this Kickstarter to fly
The good news is that Tanya insists on making digital files for games free and that crowdfunding has reached its goal. You can see the tally or join in on the pitch page.
Folklore in fantasy RPGs? Over, under or inappropriately used?
At Tabletop Scotland, Adam of Blackwell Games, Brian Tyrell of Stout Stoat Press, author of the “Pict-ish” Carved in Stone, Pablo Clark of The Old King’s Crown and Chaosium’s Lynne Hardy and Associate Editor of Call of Cthulhu and Rivers of London champion talked about folklore in fantasy RPGs.
Litter Tray: Interview with Gareth Edwards from Farplace Games ahead of Tabletop Scotland
With Tabletop Scotland fast approaching (just one more sleep!), I was really lucky to catch up with the amazing Gareth Edwards from Farplace Games to learn more about his upcoming game Litter Tray, and also to hear about what’s next for the charity!
The future of Tabletop Scotland: A talk to Dave Wright
I wondered whether all this faith in the Tabletop Scotland team would be tested by the movie and reached out to the convention organisers.
Tabletop Scotland quits Perth and moves to Edinburgh
Tabletop Scotland 2024 will move to Edinburgh and the Royal Highland Centre. Despite the name, the Royal Highland Centre is further south than Perth and just outside Edinburgh.
The spirits of Catherine Redgate arrive at Tabletop Scotland
This post, though, is an art one focusing on the spirits you can find on various goodies in Catherine’s online shop. They’re presented here with permission.
Tabletop Scotland: Exhibitors tell us why they and we should line up
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