Plan your Tabletop Scotland 2026 weekend with our verified guide to exhibitor stand demos, prototype Playtest Zone schedules, and First Floor roleplaying games.
Tabletop Scotland
Tabletop Scotland has grown into the country's leading convention for board games and roleplaying games, hosted at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. This archive chronicles Geek Native's long-term coverage of the event's evolution. Rather than just a list of past attendees, these historical records document shifting industry trends, from the early playtesting of breakout indie titles to major product launches by established publishers. This collection serves as a definitive timeline of the community milestones and game demonstrations that have shaped Scotland's premier tabletop trade fair.
Tabletop Scotland travel update: Princes Street trams back on track after fire
Edinburgh Trams will resume full service on 29 August after the Princes Street fire. Here is how to reach Tabletop Scotland and where to stop on the route.
Tabletop Scotland targets growth and charity fundraising in Edinburgh return
Tabletop Scotland 2026 returns to the Royal Highland Centre from 4 to 6 September with an expanded screen-free Family Zone and Scottish Huntington’s Association as charity partner.
The tabletop AI divide: Why Tabletop Scotland mirrors London’s strict bans
Tabletop Scotland implements a strict anti-generative AI policy for its 2026 convention, mirroring major London bans and drawing a sharp line across the UK hobby industry.
Venger’s Decks launches physical edition of The Chaos card-based roleplaying game
Independent publisher Venger’s Decks has officially launched the physical edition of The Chaos Card Deck TTRPG, a pocket-sized, standalone system designed for zero-prep tabletop adventuring. Driven by lead designer Scott Docherty, the Glasgow-based studio is expanding its repertoire of supplementary tools into a complete, rules-light experience available for £15. The retail release follows a period […]
Handiwork Games recruits The One Ring designers for The Tyrant Philosophers roleplaying game
Handiwork Games recruits The One Ring designers Francesco Nepitello and Marco Maggi for The Tyrant Philosophers roleplaying game.
Thistle Tavern expands: £2M milestone and new Edinburgh flagship
Thistle Tavern hits a 2 million pound turnover and announces a new Edinburgh flagship. Read our interview with Stuart Robb on the future of Scottish tabletop gaming.
Beyond the foil: Stuart Robb on the “dark arts” of trading card manipulation
Trading card expert Stuart Robb from Aberdeen’s Thistle Tavern warns of a rising tide in pack tampering and weighing. Learn how to identify resealed foil and protect your collection from unscrupulous sellers in 2026.
Venger’s Decks launches free playtest for The Chaos card-based roleplaying game
Venger’s Decks releases a free playtest for The Chaos, an old-school inspired roleplaying game contained within a single deck of cards.
Gwent: The Legendary Card Game – REVIEWED!!!
Heeeeey! Hey-hey-heeeeey! It’s time to play… GWENT.
