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New Exhibit! Light Dancer

A brand-new hands-on exhibit has twirled into place, combining movement, music and mesmerising illusion.

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Oasis in Edinburgh

Supersonic Selfies & Britpop Magic at Camera Obscura

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16th Jul 25

Castle Concert Discount

A special 20% discount on tickets after 7pm on concert evenings

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27th Jun 25

Hats Off! Celebrate Your Graduation at Camera Obscura

From 1st to 15th July, enjoy 20% off admission for you and your family or friends at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. Just...

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25th Jun 25

Celebrating Pride at Camera Obscura

Pride is about embracing and celebrating who you are. That's why every June, we proudly fly the Pride flag from our Rooftop!

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11th Jun 25

Gladstone's Land ice cream

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

May we amaze you

Join us this May holiday for a day full of surprises.

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9th May 25

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

Egg-cellent Easter Fun

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

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14th Apr 25

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

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

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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