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EDUCATION & GROUPS

School & Language Groups

Check our Primary Schools and Language Schools pages to find more about your visit.

Special Interest Groups

The Camera Obscura & World of Illusions makes a perfect venue for groups with a special area of interest. Whether you are photography or art students trying to capture the beautiful views from our rooftop, or science students wanting to experiment with our intricate exhibitions, there is something for everybody.
Or maybe you would like to mark a special occasion, or launch a new product, or even hunt for ghosts. Let us know about your ideas and we will be delighted to help you plan your visit.

For further information, or to make a booking, please visit contact us on:

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - Next to the Castle
Castlehill
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH1 2ND

Tel: 0131 226 3709
Fax: 0131 225 4239

info@camera-obscura.co.uk for group bookings

Download the latest Education Pack here to print out.

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2008 EDUCATION PACK - 'A TEACHERS GUIDE'

Different versions of the same document have been provided to suit your connection speed.

The PDF contains ninety (90) A4 pages.

Low-res PDF (Screen Version) - (2.70MB)

Hi-res PDF (Print Version) - (23.6MB)

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  What visitors thought
  Absolutely loved it all. Lots to keep the kids amused. Fabulous day out. Well done.
k Sinclair, Fife

Very interesting and very educational
Stuart & Caroline Leatham, York

It is especially great for kids for education
H G Pandit, Oxford

Very interactive and hands on, for children especially. Show- also informative. Thouroughly enjoyed visual view of whole city- able to spot where they had been .
2nd & 5th Oban Brownies

This was a wonderful educational exhibition. Thank you
Catalina Agyepong

Excellent- just the right level for our 6 & 8 year old. Very informative.
the Henderson family, Kelso

Brilliant- well worth the visit and loads for children.
Helen Norris, Halifax

The best thing was was all the interactive displays for kids - they had a ball!
Visitor Survey 2008

Excellent variety inside. Easy for adults and children to relate to and enjoy. We had lots of great discussions about everything!!! Super telescopes on the roof. Were able to watch people on the beach in Kirkcaldy where we stay!!
Visitor Survey 2007

I learnt new things and it was fun.
Visitor Survey 2007

Great hands on experience for the children (ages 6-10), exhibits aimed at all ages and information presented in an easy to understand manner.
Visitor Survey 2007

The best thing was how much fun the kids had while learning.
Visitor Survey 2008

I like any of the hands on exhibtis best but it was all good and gets your brain working.
Visitor Survey 2007


 
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