A CLYDEBANK actor has been confirmed to appear at a children's sci-fi charity event this year.
James Cosmo, has confirmed that he will appear at this year's Capital Sci-Fi con which is set to take place in Edinburgh next month.
The 75-year-old is famous for his roles in Braveheart and Trainspotting as well as popular TV series Game of Thrones.
The event is in aid of Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) and has raised more than £337,000 since 2016, with all profits going directly to the charity.
Taking place at the O2 Academy - formerly the Corn Exchance - on February 11 and 12, fans will be able to meet Cosmo on the Saturday.
Bernard Hill, from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, will also make his first Capital Sci-Fi Con appearance this year.
Other confirmed special guests at the event include Star Wars actors Tina Simmons, Nick Joseph, Marc Silk, Femi Taylor, Brian Wheeler, John Simpkin and Clem So, who also starred in Doctor Who.
The Con’s loyal ambassadors James Mackenzie, Jimmy Vee and Angus MacInnes will also return for 2023.
There will be plenty of fun interactive attractions including Make Mess Matter, a Nerf Shooting Gallery, a Sci-Fi Movie Costume Exhibition as well as entertainment from the Pop-Up Puppet Show and music from the Dunedin Wind Band.
Photo props at this year’s event include a Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Harry Potter Broom and Platform 9 ¾, a Game of Thrones Display, an ET Bike, a Stranger Things Demogorgan, Back to the Future Prop Display, a Robot Wars Replica Display and working robots.
Laura Campbell, community fundraising development Manager at CHAS said, “We are delighted to welcome James Cosmo as a special star guest to his first Capital Sci-Fi Con which is our eighth event.
“Thanks also must go to Bernard Hill and all the other amazing guests for coming along to meet fans and help raise vital funds to enable CHAS to continue its work supporting children with life-shortening conditions and their families across Scotland.”
To find out more about Capital Sci-Fi Con 2023 visit capitalscificon.co.uk and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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