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Edinburgh's Best Views

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

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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

Andrew Johnson in the Giant K, 5 star award ASVA Quality Scheme

5 star success

5 star success! 

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30th Jan 26

Chinese New Year decorations in the Giant Kaleidosphere at Camera Obscura

February Half Term 2026

Looking for a fun-filled day out this February Half Term? We’ve got you covered! 

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23rd Jan 26

Camera Obscura Wrapped 2025

Wrapped 2025

Camera Obscura’s 2025 Wrapped: awards, wonder, and 300,000+ smiles 

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30th Dec 25

Camera Obscura at Christmas

Things to do in Edinburgh this Christmas

Edinburgh is a magical place during the festive season. We've pulled together some unmissable spots to visit!

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25th Nov 25

Camera Obscura team at the Living Wage Scotland Awards 2025

Living Wage Finalist 2025

Proud to be finalists for the Living Wage Scotland Employee Choice Award.

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14th Nov 25

Ames Room with a family

Carers Rights Day

Celebrate Carers Rights Day with us on Thu 20 Nov 2025

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7th Nov 25

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Vortex Tunnel

Resident Offers

Enjoy exclusive discounts with an EH postcode.

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5th Nov 25

Greyfriars Bobby Grave Stone, Edinburgh

5 Spooky Places

5 spooky places to visit this October in Edinburgh for free. 

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23rd Oct 25

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