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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 4d

Don't dilly dally too long, applications will be open until Sunday October 26th and reviews will take place soon after. If you have any questions, contact our Events team at the address below and they will be happy to assist you.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 4d

Please bear in mind that this is a new implementation of our events submission system, so if you have saved account details for the previous iteration, they will no longer work. You'll need to create a new account for this year which you can do here: events.scotiacon.org.uk/scotiacon-20...

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 4d

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.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 5d

Remember, tables are not first come, first served, so take your time to make your application shine! As long as your application is in by October 13th you will be considered in our selection process. If you have any questions, reach out to our team at the address below for help.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 5d

All tables in the Alley are 4ft by 2ft and we limit display heights to about 40cm above the table surface. You'll need to supply a portfolio with your application so we can see what you'll be selling and you can find a guide to help you build one here: static.scotiacon.org.uk/docs/2026-Po...

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 5d

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!

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 7d

Our Events team will review all pitches and let you know if yours has been chosen to be part of our convention. Applications will close on Sunday October 26th, so don't hold your horses! Send us your pitch and maybe you'll join us on stage (or in a panel room) in February!

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 8d

Hey there! Yes, our deadline for submissions is December 1st so you've still got plenty of time!

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 12d

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! 💙

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 12d

Our team will review applications after October 13th to ensure a wide range of vendors in the Alley. We'll let applicants know if they are successful a few days after the 13th. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact our team at the address below for help.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 12d

When we open on the evening of October 6th, you'll be able to apply for a table through our registration portal here: reg.scotiacon.org.uk

Applications are not on a first-come, first-served basis. As long as you apply by October 13th you'll be considered for a table.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 12d

All tables in the Alley are 4ft by 2ft and we limit display heights to about 30cm above the table surface. You'll need to supply a portfolio with your application so we can see what you'll be selling and you can find a guide to help you build one here: static.scotiacon.org.uk/docs/2026-Po...

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 12d

The Artist Alley is a great option for those who perhaps haven't dealt at a convention before or only have a limited display. You'll be allocated a day slot at a table and you can stay as long as you like within the Alley opening hours.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · 16d

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. 💙

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you are offered a room by someone and you think there is anything suspicious, please email the address below and let the Registration team know as quickly as possible so we can investigate and act to protect our attendees as much as possible.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Sep 5

We recommend that any money transferred between attendees as part of a registration exchange is via a mechanism that provides protection if the arrangement falls through, such as a relevant credit card or PayPal (but not using the "Friends and Family" option).

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Only people with residential registrations will be allowed to check in and stay at our partner hotels. Staying overnight in a hotel that you are not registered for is known as ghosting and is a bannable offence, so you must ensure that any exchange is completed via our Reg team.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you are offered a room at our partner hotels (Crowne Plaza or HGI) and you are not entirely sure, email Registration at the address below to verify before paying. While Scotiacon will not handle any transfer of funds, a room change requires both parties to email the Reg team.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Sep 5

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.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Sep 2

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!

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you have not heard from us about your registration, check to ensure that all fields are completed and, if you applied for a residential registration, that you are paired with a room partner. If you still have issues, please email the address below for assistance.

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Scotiacon 2026: Howl at High Noon @scotiacon.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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