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The 11th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention

The 12th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2025, bigger and better than ever!

The 11th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention

About The 11th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention

22nd Mar 2025 to 23rd Mar 2025
Doors open 11am
O2 Academy Edinburgh
10 New Market Rd, Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ
From £20
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The 12th International Scottish Tattoo Convention will return bigger and better than ever on Saturday, 22nd March, 2025 - with World-renowned artists and some of the most exciting names in entertainment.

Doors open at 11am Daily

Children under 16 free with an accompanied paying adult (Proof of age may be required)

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