Camera Obscura

World of Illusions

Over 150 years old, the Camera Obscura projects light from the top of the tower onto a large dish in a dark room below, displaying a panorama of the city. The effect still works on overcast days or at night but is best in sunlight, when you can use a sheet of paper to "pick up" people seen in the streets and have them scurry in your hand. The tower also houses a gallery of optical illusions that wouldn't be out of place in Blackpool.

• viewpoint
• museum

Address

549 Castlehill EH1 2ND

Hours

Mon-Thu 9:30AM-7:30PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-9PM

Price

Adult £24.95, conc £21.95, child (5-15 years) £17.95

Website

camera-obscura.co.uk (opens in a new tab)