Meet the Team

Laura - Chief Escapism Officer

As the full-time mastermind behind Northern Frights, I pour my heart (and maybe a bit of witchcraft) into creating Scotland’s most thrilling horror and fantasy events. From spine-chilling conventions to magical fantasy balls, my mission is to showcase Scotland’s creative talent and deliver experiences that haunt people—in the best way.

When I’m not conjuring dreams and nightmares, I work part-time on other projects, from creative support to event planning, keeping things fresh and adventurous. I’ve also been known to moonlight as a dragon handler.

Achievements I’m Proud Of:

RBS Female Entrepreneur of the Year (2023)

FSB Freelancer/Self-Employed Award (2024)

Innovation in Tourism Award (2024)

  • Janet - Social Media/Marketing and Full-Time Hellspawn

    Janet is the chaotic force behind Northern Frights’ online presence, conjuring eerie content and keeping the internet spooky. But her true talent? Dealing with rude people on social media. With razor-sharp comebacks and a treasure chest of cursed GIFs, Janet can shut down negativity faster than you can say “unfollow.” Trolls beware—she’s always ready to haunt your mentions. 

    Age - Forever 666 (in demon years, obviously)

    Hobbies - Creating cursed playlists, binge-watching horror movies, and trolling spam bots.

    Employee Rating - 5/10

  • Hagatha - Infernal Team Overseer

    Hagatha is the no-nonsense mastermind who keeps the Northern Frights team in check. With a cauldron full of organizational skills and an eerie ability to show up when you least expect her, she ensures every spooky detail is perfect. Just don’t touch her collection of haunted teapots, unless you enjoy being hexed.

    Age - Unknown (but has been brewing trouble since at least the 1600s)

    Hobbies - Brewing potions, yelling at interns through crystal balls, and crocheting cursed scarves.

    Employee Rating - 8/10

  • The Family - Nightmare-Inducers

    The Family is exactly what it sounds like—a horrifying bunch with too many voices, opinions, and unsettling traditions. And then there’s Uncle—the worst behaved of them all. He’s the one who flips tables during family game night.

    Age - Unknown, but their ancestral sewing kit suggests they’ve been stitching chaos for centuries.

    Hobbies - Collecting random bones, giving unsolicited life advice (from Grandma’s voice), and hosting family dinners

    Employee Rating - 7/10

    Uncle Employee Rating - -1/10

  • Snarkles - Customer Service Nightmare

    Snarkles wasn’t technically hired, but they showed up one day and refused to leave—so here they are, handling customer service in their own chaotic way. Armed with sarcasm, a touch of mischief, and a habit of offering questionable solutions, Snarkles tackles complaints while occasionally creating new ones. If you get a response with a joke attached, you’ve met their signature touch!

    Age - Ancient, but claims they’ve “never aged a day since their first bad review.”

    Hobbies - Reading one-star reviews aloud for fun, knitting terrifyingly long scarves, and hosting “feedback bonfires” to burn complaints.

    Employee Rating - 2/10