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.
What’s New
Dark Sky Discovery is Ready for BBC Stargazing Live - Are You?
Astronomers Reach New Frontiers of Dark Matter
Revolutionary new camera reveals the dark side of the Universe
Discovering the Night Sky: Pinpointing Stargazing Sites For More Eyes
Upcoming Events:
Public Astronomy Evening - 3rd February FULLY BOOKED
Hubble and the Pale Blue Dot, 20 Years Later - 6th February, 7:30pm
Public Astronomy Evening - 10th February FULLY BOOKED
Fall In Love With Your Telescope - 14th February, 7pm
Recent Activities
Visitor Centre staff took part in a BBC Stargazing Live event on January 18th
P2s from Stockbridge Primary School Visited us on January 25th
4th Currie Brownies visited us on January 25th
Students from Stevenson College visited us on January 30th
Starlab visited Kinghorn Primary School on January 31st