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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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Camera Obscura Halloween

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

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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...

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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

Pin Wall with Rhys

Our new Pinwall exhibit!

Make your mark in our newest hands-on exhibit!

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23rd Apr 24

Easter Egg Bunny 2024

Cracking Easter Fun at Camera Obscura!

Hop along to Camera Obscura for an Easter hunt!

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25th Mar 24

Chinese New Year 2024

Chinese New Year 2024

Saturday, 10th February marks a New Year in China. 2024 is the year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac.

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6th Feb 24

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Green Tourism Gold

Camera Obscura has achieved the Green Tourism Gold Award!

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11th Jan 24

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