Capital Sci-Fi Con at Edinburgh O2 Academy in 13 pictures

The ninth incarnation of the popular event is raising money for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) across Saturday and Sunday (February 17 and 18). 

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Among the honoured guests is eighth version of The Doctor Paul McGann, Star Wars actors Denis Lawson, Angus Macinnes and Jimmy Vee, Indiana Jones villain Paul Freeman and Guardians of the Galaxy CFX performer Arti Shah. 

Also making an appearance is James Mackenzie, best known for playing Raven in the CBBC show of the same name, David Ajala from Jupiter Ascending and Fast and Furious 6, and Steve Cardenas the Red Ranger from Power Rangers himself. 

Fans dressed in colourful and eclectic costumes ranging from Scooby Doo characters, Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, Rey, Leia and Kylo Ren from Star Wars, and more. 

The event showcases the endless universes of the science fiction genre as seen in movies, television and in comics and brings together writers and artists, traders, and of course thousands of fans. 

Over the past eight years, Capital Sci-Fi Con says it has welcomed more than 28,000 movie buffs, comic book aficionados and TV devotees of all ages. 

Attendees can meet celebrity guests, shop for unique collectables, pose with cosplayers and explore authentic props as they immerse themselves in the world of science fiction.

The event has raised more than £371,705 for CHAS, which supports children in Scotland living with life-shortening conditions, as well as their families. 

This includes palliative care, family respite, and support through hospices, homecare services, and hospital prescence. 

To find out more about CHAS, visit the charity's website chas.org.uk

The Scooby Gang at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Captain Jack Sparrow at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Darth Vader fist bumps a child at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Dr Who's Tardis at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Paul McGann at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Jack Sparrow and Chewbacca at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Effie Trinket from The Hunger Games at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Children compare heights with Chewbacca at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Kylo Ren, Rey and a young Jedi at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Whovians explore the Tardis at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)

Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper high five kids at Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy (Image: Colin Mearns)