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A Halloween Jester stands in the Mirror Maze at Camera Obscura, Edinburgh

Real Life Ghost Stories

Is Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Haunted?

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16th Oct 26

A Witch sits in the Giant Kaleidoscope at Camera Obscura, Edinburgh

Halloween In Edinburgh

Halloween Hunt, live characters, ghostly surprises and five floors of interactive fun.

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7th Oct 26

A glass trophy for Best Visitor Attraction, awarded to Camera Obscura 2026 from the Scottish Thistle Awards

Best Visitor Attraction Winner

We’re delighted to have been named Best Visitor Attraction at the 2026 regional Scottish Thistle Awards.

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2nd Oct 26

The Globe on the Rooftop Terrace at Camera Obscura

50 Years of Fun

Celebrating 50 years of fun! And we're looking for your memories.

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2nd Sep 26

A sign on the rooftop at Camera Obscura with a Patrick Geddes quote 'Think Global, Act Local'

Doors Open Day 2026

Camera Obscura joins Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2026

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19th Aug 26

Guides wearing solar eclipse glasses on the rooftop at Camera Obscura

View the Solar Eclipse

See Edinburgh’s Spectacular Solar Eclipse from Camera Obscura

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5th Aug 26

Tripadvisor Travellers Choice 2026

We are delighted to announce that we have received a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026.

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14th Jul 26

Our team members eating ice cream by the Rooftop Refreshments bar

Introducing our NEW Rooftop Refreshments Bar!

What’s better than rooftop views, a sweet treat and a sunny day in Edinburgh?

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8th Jul 26

Minister Kirsty McNeill on the rooftop at Camera Obscura

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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26th Jun 26

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

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