Talks
Step into a day of gripping talks at X-Con, where history, mystery and the unexplained collide.
Each talk delves into topics that have fascinated and unsettled for generations.
Whether you are drawn to the strange, the historical or the unexplained, you'll find a talk you love!
~ Talks are open to all and free to attend ~
10:30am
THE A70 UFO INCIDENT
with Malcolm Robinson
On a quiet stretch of road between Edinburgh and Tarbrax, two men vanished from their car… and returned with a story that would become one of the UK’s most chilling UFO encounters. In this gripping talk, researcher Malcolm Robinson reveals Scotland’s first officially reported abduction case, sharing newly uncovered details, unseen hypnosis transcripts and the terrifying account of what really happened to Garry Wood and Colin Wright on that unforgettable night in 1992.
11:45am
JACK THE RIPPER
with Richard Jones
Step into the dark, gaslit streets of Victorian London as leading Ripperologist, author and founder of the original Jack the Ripper tour, Richard Jones, unravels one of history’s most infamous unsolved mysteries. In this gripping talk, he separates fact from fiction, reveals overlooked evidence and explores the question that has haunted generations…
who really was Jack the Ripper?
12:45pm
THE LEGEND OF THE GREEN STONE
with Graham Phillips
Uncover the truth behind one of Britain’s most enduring legends as bestselling author and historical detective Graham Phillips reveals the mystery of the Green Stone. In this captivating talk, he follows a trail of ancient clues, lost relics and hidden histories, bringing to life a real world quest that blurs the line between myth and reality, and challenges everything we think we know about Britain’s past.
2:15pm
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3:30pm
WITCHES, FAIRIES AND FAMILIAR SPIRITS
with Dr Julia Phillips
Step into a world where folklore and lived experience intertwine as historian and folklorist Dr Julia Phillips explores the lives of extraordinary individuals from the 12th to 19th centuries. In this enchanting and thought provoking talk, discover how encounters with fairies, shapeshifting and familiar spirits shaped real people’s beliefs, reputations and destinies in ways that still echo through history today.