📜 World's oldest working camera obscura, located in Dumfries Museum.
🔍 Housed in a converted 18th-century windmill tower, continuously operating since 1836.

Why Go

🔭 Unique panoramic views of Dumfries and countryside
⏳ Experience a fascinating historic scientific instrument
🏛️ Explore local history collections in the museum

Why Avoid

🌧️ Not operated during wet weather or high winds
🚶‍♀️ Access via spiral staircase, no lift to camera obscura
💡 Limited presentations during winter due to low light

Cost

💰 Adults £4.50, children £2, access rate £2.
50. Museum admission is free.

Hours

🕒 April to September 10:00-16:10 daily, weather permitting. Limited winter presentations, last at 14:30.

Accessibility

🅿️ Accessible parking available.
♿ Partial wheelchair access to museum ground/first floor, not camera obscura.
🚻 Accessible toilets on ground floor.

Pets

🚫 No pets allowed.