Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

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Castlehill, Scotland EH1 2ND
Winner of VisitScotland's Best Visitor Attraction Experience 2022/23! We are Scotland’s oldest purpose-built attraction, established in 1835. Interact with over 100 illusions and get a breath of fresh air on our magnificent Rooftop Terrace, which offers the most spectacular 360 degree views of Edinburgh. At Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, experience five floors of interactive hands-on optical illusions, tricks and fun things to do including our head-spinning Vortex Tunnel, bewildering Mirror Maze and mind-blowing Shrinking Room. Not to mention our 170 year old Camera Obscura! Get involved, play, touch, listen, and see. Great fun for all ages and nationalities, whatever the weather. 'Best family attraction in Britain’, The Telegraph. 'Five Stars, outstanding, world class', VisitScotland. Free Wi-Fi. Allow about 2 hours. Please note the attraction is located in a listed 17th Century building over 5 floors without a lift. Open every day, open late on holidays.

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4.516,635 reviews
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Obscure and illusions out of this world
12/2/2024

Amazing place to visit with plenty to see, do and learn. Good fun had and lasting memories made. Wel...

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Beautiful
12/2/2024

Highly recommend.So much to see.Very welcoming and friendly staff. This fits for both kids and adult...

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So much fun
12/2/2024

Endless amount of stuff to do and see, we did not plan to stay for as long as we did but we kept dis...

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