Venue details Edinburgh Area Morningside Telephone (info) 0131 668 8404 Website http://www.roe.ac.uk About the venue The main astronomy observatory, in the South of Edinburgh, distinguished by its distinctive copper domes atop Blackford Hill. The Observatory has a public visitor centre, star gazing, educational talks, and other events. The Royal Observatory is also home to Edinburgh University's astronomy research group and an establishment of a UK Research Council. Related Outdoor Education Edinburgh University Conference Visitor Attractions