A unique attraction (Camera Obscura (Edinburgh))

Member Name: foxylou1980

Product:	Camera Obscura (Edinburgh)
Date:	15/01/09 (14 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Lots to see and do

Disadvantages: Not accessible to wheelchair users or those with prams

I visited the camera obscura many years ago as a young teenager and I really enjoyed it. My husband and I spent a weekend in Edinburgh in summer 2006 and this was one of the first places we visited. The place is set over five floors, with the camera obscura at the very top. The world of illusions is on the lower floors, and this was our favourite part; the magic eye pictures and holograms are amazing, along with all the other fun stuff they've got, such as the optical tricks. By the time we actually got into the camera obscura though we were both feeling quite dizzy from looking at all the pictures! Which meant that we couldn't fully enjoy the experience of the camera obscura unfortunately. If we ever get the chance to visit again we'll go to see the camera obscura first then look at the lower floors.

I would love to take my children there as I think it's a great attraction for all the family, though I wouldn't recommend attempting it with a pushchair as there are lots of stairs to climb! It wouldn't be suitable for wheelchair users either.

The only problem I had with the place was that the toilets were of a poor standard; not very clean and a bit shoddy looking - not what you'd expect from such a popular tourist attraction.

Summary: A fun attraction for most; unfortunately not accessible to everyone due to stairs