Tabletop Scotland
Tabletop Scotland, a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between Friday 4th and Sunday 6th September!
About Tabletop Scotland
| 4th Sep 2026 to 6th Sep 2026 | |
| Friday Midday - 11pm / Saturday 10am - 11pm / Sunday 10am - 6pm | |
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Royal Highland Centre Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, Edinburgh West EH28 8NB |
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| See event website for details | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
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Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention.
Our convention is open to everyone, whether you are exploring the worlds of tabletop gaming for the first time or you are a long term tabletop gamer looking to celebrate your hobby at our convention.
Our goal is to have something that interests everyone.
With over 130 exhibitors demoing and selling games, over 200 events throughout the festival, as well as thousands of spaces for you to sit and enjoy the games. The event is one of the largest in the UK, suitable for newcomers to the hobbies we celebrate, family friendly, and attracts attendees from far and wide.
Completely new to tabletop games?
If you’re planning on coming to Tabletop Scotland 2026 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.
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