Visitor Centre
Welcome to the Royal Observatory Visitor Centre website.
We've been unwrapped and our copper domes have been fully repaired.
We are now open for business again, welcoming group and school bookings. Individuals and small groups (less than 10 people) can book for one of our Public Astronomy Evenings, which are currently held weekly over the winter months. Or why not come along to one of our weekly talks on Monday evenings.
We are also still taking bookings for visits to schools.
Please note that with the exception of our Winter Talks lecture series we are unable to accept drop in visits from groups or members of the public. Pre-booked visits only.
Whatโs New
Art meets Science in the search for New Worlds
'Can-do' Kids Meet at Royal Observatory
New SCUBA-2 camera reveals wild youth of the universe
VISTA produces spectacular panoramic view of the distant Universe
Upcoming Events:
Public Astronomy Evening - 6th April FULLY BOOKED
Public Astronomy Evening - 13th April 6.30pm. 8pm session FULLY BOOKED
Wish You Were Here? Searching for Exoplanets - 15th April 8pm, National Museum of Scotland
Recent Activities
P6 pupils from Prestonfield Primary School visited us on March 15th
P3-5 pupils from Ednam Primary School visited us on March 19th
Starlab visited Kirkton of Largo Primary School on March 22nd
Edinburgh University Astronomy Society visited us on March 22nd
193B City of Edinburgh Brownies visited us on March 26th
Global Yurtdisi Egitim Tour Group visited us on April 2nd