The Stages
Stages at Horror Con Scotland
Horror Con Scotland features two dedicated stages, each offering a different experience across the event. From guest panels and contests to live demos, talks, and interactive games, our stages are where the action happens. *Timings are subject to change – keep an eye on the info screens at the event*
Explore below to see what’s in store!
The Requiem Stage:
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Tom Lenk
11.15am – 11.40am
He survived Sunnydale… now Tom Lenk is joining us in Scotland. You’ll recognise him from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, The Cabin in the Woods, and American Horror Stories.
Classic Horror
11.50am – 12.15pm
Join horror legends Caroline Munro and Oliver Smith for a special Classic Horror Panel celebrating the golden age of horror cinema.
Marta Svetek and David Ryan Keith
12.30pm – 12.50pm
Join actress Marta Svetek and director/writer David Ryan Keith as they take to the stage to talk all things horror… Get behind-the-scenes insight on what it takes to survive in the world of horror filmmaking…
John McPhail
1pm – 1.25pm
John McPhail is a Scottish writer-director known for blending genre with heart, crafting films that balance dark humour, emotional storytelling, and crowd-pleasing energy.Â
The Grimm-Life Collective
1.40pm – 2.15pm
Join The Grimm-Life Collective for a behind-the-scenes look at haunted locations, paranormal history, and the strange places that inspire their work.
True Blood Panel
2.30pm – 3pm
Carolyn Hennesy and Tara Buck will be joining us for a True Blood panel. Behind-the-scenes storie and a whole lot of vampire nostalgia.Â
28 Years Later
3.15pm – 3.45pm
Join Chi Lewis-Parry and hear what it was like bringing Samson to life and becoming part of one of horror’s most iconic post-apocalyptic worlds.
Costume & Makeup Contest
4pm – 5pm
Enter the Costume & Makeup Contest and show off your handmade horror creations to win prizes or walk the masquerade for fun. Find out more here.
The Conclave Stage:
in the name of the cult of the lamb
7 F*cking Swords
11.15am – 11.45am
Shadowed Path Psychology
12pm – 1pm
Led by a Registered Practitioner Psychologist, Shadowed Path Psychology will explore mental wellbeing through the lens of horror, fantasy, and the darker stories that shape us.
John McNee
1.15pm – 1.45pm
John will present an illuminating talk on cursed objects, delving deep into the haunting stories of their origins, the many lives they have destroyed and their links to the occult.
Dead by Daylight Meet
2pm – 3pm
Step into the fog for the Dead by Daylight meetup. Meet members of the Behaviour Interactive team, ask your burning questions, and connect with fellow survivors and killers.
The Brotherhood of Astaroth
3.15pm – 4.15pm
Visit the esoteric realm of an ancient demonic cult with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce: Paranormal Illusionist. Take part in a dark magick initiation ritual, and learn the secrets of the teachings of Astaroth.
Pactum Obscura
 4.30pm – 5pm (invite only)
As the event draws to a close, a final gathering takes place. What is revealed is not explained. What is witnessed is not repeated. Those present will understand what has been agreed. You may receive an invite during the day…Â