This was a really good afternoon out. Loads of exhibits and all good fun, so it was worth the money. The staff are super-friendly and helpful.
We had a great time.

Fiona L - Jun 2026

Great interactive day out with my 11 year old. He loved interacting with the exhibits and we had great fun together. The staff were friendly from the moment we walked through the door. All round brilliant attraction.

jenniestanley - Jun 2025

Loved this! 5 floors of fun and wonderment topped by a camera view of the city with a guide. Our guide was Sarah and she was great - as she took us on a journey around the city as seen by the through the roof of the camera.
Great activities to take part in, fun for all ages.

SmokyJojo - Jun 2026

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Most people find it takes about one hour and 45 minutes to get around all our attractions. Go at your own pace and spend as long as you like enjoying the illusions.

Yes. You can book a date and time slot for entry on our 'Book Now' page. We'll be monitoring the number of visitors carefully throughout the day, and capacity per time slot will be limited to guarantee that everyone gets the very best experience.

We work with genuine, reputable third party sellers to promote our attraction. We recommend booking directly to ensure the best price and availability. If you are unsure about your booking, please get in touch.

Yes, if we have spaces available, you can buy tickets on the day at our front desk. However, we would recommend booking online in advance for guaranteed entry and to avoid disappointment.

All ages. From babies to grandparents, everyone loves Camera Obscura. There’s something for everyone, even those that are hard to impress. The proof? Parents of teenagers often tell us we were the highlight of their family’s Edinburgh trip.

Yes! Our attractions are ideal for all ages, from tiny babies to hard-to-impress teenagers.

Please note that children aged 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult when visiting the attraction. An adult qualifies as anyone aged 16 and over.

Our 17th-century building only has stairs for you to explore our six floors of fun. This means that pushchairs, buggies and prams all need to be left in our admissions area before starting your visit.

You can borrow one of our brilliant baby carriers – there’s no charge. Just speak to a member of the team on your arrival.

You can use a valid Kids for a Quid train ticket to get one free child ticket for every full paying adult.

This offer is valid for bookings before and including 11am or after 6pm.

To secure your entry timeslot please book all other tickets in advance through our website here, including any under 5s. Then use code 'SCOTRAILKIDS40' to claim.

If you have any questions please call or email us.

More information can be found on the ScotRail website here.

Yes! We have a storage area where you can leave bulky items like luggage and backpacks. Although we’ll take good care of your belongings, we can’t accept liability for any loss, theft or damage to it. Items can only be stored for the duration of your visit at Camera Obscura. Ask at the front desk on arrival.

You can also store your luggage for the day at convenient and secure storage services close by for a small fee. Unbaggaged will collect your bags from you and store before returning to you at a convenient place and time. The closest facilities are with Bounce at Castle Rock Hostel on Johnston Terrace. They also have locations at Waverley Train Station, Princes Street and Grassmarket. You can also use Excess Baggage Company and City Spare Space who have locations across Edinburgh.