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Summer Savings Launched

We welcomed UK Government Minister for Scotland Kirsty McNeill to mark the launch of the Great British Summer Savings.

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Andrew Johnson, General Manager celebrates 40 years at Camera Obscura

Celebrating 40 Years!

Our General Manager, Andrew, marks an incredible 40 years with Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.

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8th Jun 26

Which? Recommended Provider

We have been ranked third by Which? Recommended Provider UK Theme Parks and Attractions May 2026.

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5th Jun 26

A family look out over Edinburgh from the Rooftop Terrace at Camera Obscura

Great British Summer Savings

Visit us for less this summer! Discounted tickets available now.

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3rd Jun 26

A man and a girl in the Ames Room credit Mike Wilkinson for Forever Edinburgh

Father's Day Local Discount

Local Dads get FREE entry this Father's Day

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1st Jun 26

The Water of Leith in Edinburgh

10 Great Outdoor Spots To Visit In Edinburgh This Summer

...and all of them are free!

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28th May 26

Remnants of oysters embedded in the stonework

Restoring the Forth, One Oyster at a Time

Did you know that oysters are deeply rooted in Edinburgh’s past? Our brilliant Cleaning Supervisor, Phillipa, recently volun...

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17th Apr 26

Easter Chick in the Giant Kaleidoscope at Camera Obscura

Egg-cellent Easter Trail!

Hop into Easter fun at Camera Obscura this April!

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31st Mar 26

A girl looks through binoculars at Edinburgh skyline from the Rooftop Terrace at Camera Obscura

Edinburgh's Best Views

Where are the best view of Edinburgh? Camera Obscura's Rooftop Terrace of course!

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13th Mar 26

The Mutoscope at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Recycled Exhibits

Did you know that many of our long-standing exhibits have been recycled or repurposed using materials obtained from various locati...

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12th Mar 26

Ames Room with a family

Mother's Day 2026

Local Mums get FREE entry this Mother's Day

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3rd Mar 26

Girls on the Rooftop holding a sign saying 'Maria's Go Free' for International Women's Day 2026

International Women's Day

Free entry for those named Maria!

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27th Feb 26

Chinese New Year 2026 credit Jane Barlow Photography

Chinese New Year 2026

We're marking the year of the Fire Horse with a brand new twist inside our Giant Kaleidoscope.

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13th Feb 26

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