ONE of Edinburgh’s biggest tourist attractions has been presented with a prestigious award, after receiving more than 11,000 five-star reviews.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions announced on Friday that it has been awarded a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award for 2025.
Located in Outlook Tower on the Castlehill section of the Royal Mile, near Edinburgh Castle, the popular attraction stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to its visitors.
Housed in the historic tower, it offers visitors the chance to get hands-on with more than 100 interactive illusion exhibits and witness a demonstration of the 172-year-old Camera Obscura alongside the panoramic views of the city from its rooftop terrace.
Rated a five-star attraction by VisitScotland, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions was the eighth most visited paid attraction in Scotland.
Celebrating the award, Andrew Johnson, general manager at the Castlehill attraction, said it's a great reflection of the team and that every bit of feedback matters to them.
He said: “We’re absolutely delighted to receive a Travellers’ Choice Award.
“Every single review on TripAdvisor is read and responded to and our visitors’ feedback really matters to us.
"We regularly adapt what we do based on these comments, and we believe that’s a big part of why more than 11,000 of our guests have rated us a five-star attraction.”
Johnson added: “It’s a brilliant reflection of the fun, interactive, and memorable experiences we strive to deliver every day.”
