Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Kirriemuir Camera Obscura
In or near Cortachy.
Kirriemuir Camera Obscura is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Callum Black — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirriemuir Camera Obscura is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.6794°, -3.0003°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Kirriemuir Camera Obscura is one of only three in Scotland, located in a turret room on Kirrie Hill. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the countryside and learn about the historic technology from friendly guides.
Place summary
Kirriemuir Camera Obscura is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode DD8. This site features a historic camera obscura, which provides a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.6794, -3.0003
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 4JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Official site
- www.kirriemuircameraobscura.com
Sources
- osm: n5893732662 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirriemuir Camera Obscura?
- Kirriemuir Camera Obscura is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 4JR).
- What is Kirriemuir Camera Obscura?
- Kirriemuir Camera Obscura is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirriemuir Camera Obscura?
- The nearest town is Cortachy. Drivers can use postcode DD8 4JR.
- Is Kirriemuir Camera Obscura free to visit?
- Yes, Kirriemuir Camera Obscura is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirriemuir Camera Obscura?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 4JR. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.