Carronade 2026

Finally, my first wargaming convention of the year: Carronade 2026 in Falkirk. This time it was held at a new venue, one we all need to get used to. The Falkirk club was forced to find a new location, and this year the show took place at Falkirk High School.

Overall, I’m positive about the new venue, although some of the exhibition halls were a bit farther away, and most attendees had to get used to the new maze-like layout. I’m also happy with the rooms and the way the vendors and games were arranged.

There were two lectures as well, but since I was helping John run our game at the convention, I didn’t have time to attend them.

The Flea Market hall was a major drawback. It was simply too small and too dark. I feel sorry for the exhibitors there, though I also understand that the organisers had to work with the options they were given.

Despite that, I consider the whole show a great success. I bought a few rulebooks, books, and brushes. Unfortunately, no one was selling my favourite matt varnish; I’m hoping to pick some up at Claymore instead.

Another significant drawback was the lack of a bar where you could buy something to eat or a hot drink, but I can’t really blame the organisers, most likely the school didn’t want to make the cafeteria or anything similar available.

I don’t know whether the next Carronade will be held in the same place or if it will return to the previous venue, but I’ll definitely be there, because the most important part was the people—both those I already know and those I’ve just met.

Below are a few photos of some of the tables on display at the show. For more, visit my Flickr gallery; the link is at the bottom of this report.

More pictures at this link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/asienieboje/albums/72177720334165358