edinburgh camera obscura
First built in 1873 as an outlook tower, it has been converted into a huge 'camera' where images are projected onto a viewing table below using lenses and mirrors, allowing you to watch what's happening all over the city at that moment.
Camera Obscura is the perfect way to people spot and to get a feel for the layout of the city. There is also an accompanying exhibition of photography and holography, and you can visit the wonders of light and illusion in the 'magic' gallery.
Address: Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2LZ
Edinburgh Camera Obscura is close (0.3miles) to the centre of Edinburgh, near the castle, just before the Castle Esplanade.
Opening hours: September & October: daily 09:30 - 18:00; November - March: daily 10:00 - 17:00; April - June: daily 09:30 - 18:00; July & August: daily 09:30 - 19:30
Admission: (2007 prices) Adult £6.45, Senior Citizen / Student £5.15, Child £4.15 or Family Prices for an Adult £5.95 & Child £3.85 for 1 or more Adults with 2 or more Children
Information and ticket sales:
Telephone: +44 (0)131 226 3709
Fax: +44 (0)131 225 4239
Website: www.camera-obscura.co.uk
