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Eating Green in Edinburgh

We’ve put together a wee guide to where you can find your favourite food whilst still doing your part for the planet!

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24th May 25

Star Wars Ruben's Vase 2025

Star Wars Day at Camera Obscura

Star Wars Day Surprise: Darth Vader, Anakin, and a Mind-Bending New Illusion!

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28th Apr 25

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Egg-cellent Easter Fun

Join us for our new Easter Trail, until 26 April 2025

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14th Apr 25

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions: The first in the UK to feature Randimals in our Gift Shop!

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions: The first in the UK to feature Randimals in our Gift Shop!

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12th Mar 25

Unborn baby makes first appearance on Thermal Camera

Unborn baby makes first appearance on Thermal Camera

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25th Feb 25

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Get AutoWed!

Get AutoWed! A unique way to tie the knot this Valentine's day.

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11th Feb 25

Chinese New Year 2025 - Snake

Chinese New Year 2025

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is celebrating Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake.

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24th Jan 25

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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

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