Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions

Castlehill
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH1 2ND

Tel: +44 (0)1312 263 709
Fax: +44 (0)1312 254 239
Email: info@camera-obscura.co.uk
Web: http://www.camera-obscura.co.uk


Visit Edinburgh Camera Obscura and World of Illusions where seeing is not believing! There are five great attractions in one visit.

The Camera Obscura gives an amazing live moving panorama of the city of Edinburgh. Spy on passers-by in the street below and pick them up in your hand. Free telescopes let you view amazing Rooftop Views.

There is a Magic Gallery where you can catch your shadow, shake hands with your ghost and discover a new you in the morphing machine. Amazing optical illusions with endless hands-on fun.

The Light Fantastic is a stunning hologram display and Edinburgh Vision is 3D cityscapes and live city viewcams you control.

Step inside our giant pinhole camera and laugh as your friends appear upside down.

 

Opening Times
(2008 times)
July and August: Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 19.30
Sep and Oct: Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 18.00
Nov to March: Monday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
April to June: Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 18.00.

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Adult 7.95; Senior Citizen / Student 6.50; Child (5-15yrs) 5.50; Under 5yrs Free.

Directions
At the top of the Royal Mile - just before Edinburgh Castle.
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