RCPsych in Scotland Forensic Faculty Conference 2026

We look forward to having you join us for the RCPsych in Scotland Forensic Faculty Conference taking place at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh this year. The programme offers a full day of engaging sessions, including talks on the mental health needs of asylum seekers in custody, medico-legal reporting and case law, ideologically motivated violence, the future of PREVENT services in Scotland, career reflections in forensic psychiatry, and a panel debate: "Treated and returned. Does recovery from major mental illness mean the end of hospital treatment for transferred life‑sentenced prisoners?" The day will conclude with an informal drinks reception, followed by an optional dinner for those who wish to continue networking.

View the programme.

Please note the conference takes place in-person only, and is not being recorded or livestreamed in any capacity.

Oral presentations

We would like to invite Resident Doctors to be part of the programme by delivering a 10-minute presentation on a topic related to Forensic psychiatry in Scotland. This could involve an audit, research, or a general project.

If you would like to be considered please send your abstract on the attached form to Angela Currie. Please note we have extended the deadline by another week. The closing date is now Friday 7 August 2026 at 5pm.

Two presentations will then be selected for inclusion in the conference programme.

Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot offer a free place at the conference for presenters, so you will need to book your place in advance.

Poster presentations

We would also like to invite abstracts from our Resident Doctors to be presented as a poster on a topic related to Forensic psychiatry in Scotland. This could involve an audit, research, or a general project.

Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot offer a free place at the conference for presenters, so you will need to book your place in advance.

If you would like to be considered, please read our Call for Posters guidance and send your Poster Abstract using this form to Angela Currie. Please note we have extended the deadline by another week. The closing date is now Friday 7 August 2026 at 5pm.

The best presentation will be awarded £50.

Reminder that the closing date for all abstract submissions is now Friday 7 August 2026.

The event will be held in the Apex Grassmarket Hotel at:

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2HS

Tel: 0131 300 3456

Car parking

There is very limited parking at the venue for guests which is allocated on a first come first served basis and charges apply.  Please contact the venue in advance for more information. 

There are a number of options for public parking is available near the venue, including:

• NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace – approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
• Q-Park Quartermile – approximately a 10-minute walk.
  

Please note that parking charges will apply. As the hotel is located in Edinburgh city centre, we recommend allowing extra time for parking and onward travel to the venue.

Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking.