Edinburgh: Camera Obscura
549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, UK. Tel: 0131 226 3709
Visit Camera Obscura and the World of Illusions where seeing is not believing! We are very much pet friendly. Our exhibits are spread out over 6 floors and most floors have plenty of space, with a lovely rooftop terrace on the 6th. Dogs are even welcome to come into the Camera Obscura Show as long as the other visitors are comfortable, we just require that they be kept on a lead during their visit.
EDINBURGH VISION
3D and live viewcams you control. Step inside our giant pinhole camera and laugh as your friends appear upside-down!
LIGHT FANTASTIC
Be mesmerised by our holograms as they change and disappear
PUZZLE ZONE
Can you shrink yourself like Alice in Wonderland in the amazing Ames room? Mind you don’t lose your head in the incredible Severed Head illusion!
MAGIC GALLERY:
Catch your shadow, shake hands with your ghost, walk on water and discover a new you in the morphing machine. Amazing optical illusions with endless hands-on fun!
ROOFTOP VIEWS
360 views with free telescopes.
CAMERA OBSCURA
Amazing live moving panorama of the city. Spy on passers-by in the street below and pick them up in your hand!
Please keep in mind: Although the attraction allows dogs, some of the exhibits in the building are not suitable for dogs to accompany you (for example the vortex tunnel).
- Wi-fi,
- Child/Family Friendly
Edinburgh