Camera Obscura extends its World of Illusions

By Christine Lavelle

SCOTLAND’S oldest purpose-built visitor attraction has undergone a major revamp, with three new highlights opening to the public.

Adding to the success of its three floor World of Illusions hub, and a viewing tour allowing visitors to ‘lift up’ members of the public on the street, Camera Obscura has opened two more floors of family fun.

Combining all things weird and wonderful, the attraction now includes Scotland’s first swirling vortex tunnel and a mirror and lights maze.

Tony Millar has managed the centre for 15 years, and said he and the rest of the staff have been very excited about how the £1.2m refurbishment has been coming together.

Economic gloom sparks dog boom

By Rory Reynolds

THE current economic gloom has sparked a dog boom for Scotland’s oldest pet care home.

Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home has seen the number of residents leaving with new owners more than double this summer, compared to this time last year.

And the pet home reckons that people are choosing a new addition to the family rather than have a holiday this year.

Between June and August 84 dogs and 36 cats were re-homed with new families, compared to 40 dogs and 18 cats in the same period last year.

The home’s manager, David Ewing, 52, reckons people are foregoing holidays in favour of getting a new pet.