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Hogmanay 2024 at Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions wouldn’t be the same without each and every one of you. Here’s to an exciting ...

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31st Dec 24

A Magical Christmas at Camera Obscura

It’s officially the festive season here at Camera Obscura, and with 5 floors and over 100 interactive exhibits, there’...

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2nd Dec 24

30 Years of the Scottish Thistle Awards

Camera Obscura crowned National Winner

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is celebrating a monumental win after being crowned National Winner for ‘Tourism &am...

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25th Nov 24

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Camera Obscura Halloween

Spooky season has arrived here at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions!

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11th Oct 24

Jubilee Queen Corgi Vase

Top 10 Illusions 2024

We've rounded up our top 10 favourite illusions—both old and new—for the year. After all, illusions are our thing....

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11th Oct 24

Thistle Award Trophies - Regional Awards 2024

Double Award Win at Thistle Awards

Camera Obscura Triumphs with Double Win at Thistle Awards!

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1st Oct 24

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A Greener Future

At Camera Obscura & World of Illusions we are committed to sustainability and to making continuous improvements wherever we ca...

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13th Sep 24

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Festival Faces, Endless Illusions

Visit us this August to see our delightful new mini-exhibition!

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22nd Jul 24

Edinburgh's Best Hidden Gems

We've been here for 170 years, so you can trust us to know the best spots in the city

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10th Jul 24

Swiftie Central

Visiting Edinburgh to see Taylor Swift? Here's how to spend your weekend...

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3rd Jun 24

Shake It Off at Camera Obscura!

Camera Obscura gets involved in a Taylor-ed Taste weekend

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31st May 24

Wellness Charter Award

Camera Obscura is first Visitor Attraction to be awarded Wellness Charter

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9th May 24

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