Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

18/03/2023

Today is Global Recycling Day!♻️ We recently visited Hamilton Waste and toured the site to see how they process our waste. They're an independent, family-owned business who are 100% carbon neutral and ensure none of our waste goes to landfill! Their push towards zero-waste is one of the many reasons we work with them. How are you doing our bit today for ? 🌍

16/03/2023

2 very different approaches to a photo! Which one would you be in our Infinity Head exhibit?📸

15/03/2023

Outgrow your Mum this Mother's day! Only a few days to go, make some fun memories together this weekend and celebrate your mum at Camera Obscura or get her a gift voucher to come later!💗💐

13/03/2023

Munchie has mixed feelings about our Severed Head exhibit🐶 We love welcoming your pets, read our new dog blog below!👇
https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/news/article/four-legged-fun
📸Ourdogmunchie on Instagram

12/03/2023

Woohoo it's Selfie Sunday! 📸 It's been another fun-filled week, it was hard to choose, but here are some of our favourite snaps from the past week 😍

11/03/2023

We've been loving the bright Edinburgh sunshine recently☀️

09/03/2023

Reminder!! This month you can get a FREE child ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket! You must have an EH postcode and bring proof on the day (ID, utility bill) This is ONLINE ONLY using promo code EHREWARD and does not apply to Saturdays🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/book-tickets

08/03/2023

Happy from all of us here at Camera Obscura! To our visitors and our staff, past and present, you help our world (of illusions) go round.
We were founded by woman and entrepreneur Maria Theresa Short in 1853 which was pretty radical back then, but we are still telling her story 170 years later! 💟💪

07/03/2023

Is it the smell of springtime or is it our candles from The Edinburgh Candlemaker Co? 🥥🕯

05/03/2023

It's the moment we've all been waiting for ... Selfie Sunday! 📸 What a fun week we've had, it was hard to choose, but here are some of our favourite snaps from the past week 😍

04/03/2023

I spy with my little eye... 👀

28/02/2023

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Edinburgh - fun for all the family

People of Edinburgh!📯
During the month of March get a FREE child ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket! You must have an EH postcode and bring proof on the day (ID, utility bill, etc.) This is ONLINE ONLY using promo code EHREWARD and does not apply to Saturdays🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/book-tickets

Venture through five floors jam-packed with over 100 illusions and discover the best rooftop views of Edinburgh. Britain’s most fun day out.

26/02/2023

It's that time of the week again - Selfie Sunday 📸 Keep sharing all those smiley selfies with us - we love to see all the fun you had with us 😍

25/02/2023

Did you know you can get married at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions? 💐 Our AutoWed machine lets you recreate a small wedding by giving you a certificate and rings at the end, once you have completed the ceremony 👰

24/02/2023

Blue skies over our tower💙

20/02/2023

Meet Peter! He lives at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home who are our charity partner. Peter has been at the home for almost a year now😓 He deserves to spend his golden years in a loving home where he can chill out and relax💚 Learn more about Peter or donate to the home here: https://edch.org.uk/pet/peter/

18/02/2023

Have you seen our newest rooftop exhibit yet?🔮 We're very busy this weekend so make sure you've booked your tickets on our website!

17/02/2023

Smiles all round for the weekend😁 We're super busy so please pre-book online! https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/book-tickets

16/02/2023

Colourful skies over Edinburgh🌅

14/02/2023

Happy Valentines Day from the Camera Obscura team! Tell the person you're spending the day with that you appreciate them! If you're spending it alone, stand in our mirror maze and tell it to your reflection🪞💜

13/02/2023

Meet our Assistant Manager Irena and Retail Assistant Marta, they both started working at Camera Obscura 10 years ago! To show our thanks for a decade of service we have given them both a thank-you gift and certificate to hang in pride of place. We’re very grateful to have them as part of the Camera Obscura family, here’s to the next 10 years! 😄

12/02/2023

It's Selfie Sunday time 📸 What a great week it has been! Keep sharing all those smiley selfies with us - we love to see all the fun you had with us 😍

11/02/2023

The days may be getting longer, but we think our rooftop views still look pretty good in the dark 😍

09/02/2023

Love is in the air! Congrats to Scott and Emma who got engaged on our Rooftop Terrace last week💍 If you're celebrating Valentines Day, come for a wee date night at Camera Obscura and laugh the whole way round 💕

08/02/2023

Our furry friend Martha had fun exploring! We have treats and water bowls for your pets, just ask our team🐾

07/02/2023

Even upside down, Edinburgh is stunning🔮

06/02/2023

Our rooftop flag waving Hello to the start of a new week👋 (or ollɘH)

05/02/2023

Today's Selfie Sunday is giving squad goals 💯 We love to see your photos together, keep sharing them with us 📸

04/02/2023

Why have just one hug, when you could have hundreds? See yourself reflected forever in our mind-boggling Mirror Maze exhibit 😵🌀
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03/02/2023

AMPed up for the weekend? Wire you waiting? Book online to come and visit us! (no more puns, we'll pull the plug on that😉)

02/02/2023

We're ranked #5 out of 12,000+ Best Things to do in Scotland on Tripadvisor! If you haven't already, please leave a review - we're very proud of our team and so grateful for the lovely reviews our visitors leave us💚

01/02/2023

The first month of 2023 has flown by! Goodbye January🌥

30/01/2023

Stroop challenge t-shirts available in our gift shop! Modelled here by our very own team member Jack👕😄

29/01/2023

It's Selfie Sunday time 📸 What a great week it has been! Keep sharing all those smiley selfies with us - we love to see all the fun you had with us 😍

28/01/2023

Looking for something to keep their little faces smiling? 😜 Here at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, there are so many exciting hands-on activities for all ages!
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26/01/2023

We always love a rooftop photo😍

For a fantastic view of ’s historic , the scene from is something special 😍
📍 View from Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
📸 IG/jacobalatto

26/01/2023

Our Severed Head exhibit is one of our best photo spots, have you taken your own pic here? Let's see them!⬇️

25/01/2023

Happy Burns Night from our blustery rooftop🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Who's having haggis for dinner tonight?😋

24/01/2023

Did you get lost in our Mirror Maze? (be honest)
If you'd like a souvenir, you can get this photo on a postcard! Come along (you don't need a ticket) or email [email protected] to arrange an order😄