Peterhead Prison Museum Experience

Discover Scotland And Its Sole Convict Prison Museum In Peterhead Offering An Exciting And Immersive Experience
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Peterhead Prison Museum Experience
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Discover Scotland And Its Sole Convict Prison Museum In Peterhead Offering An Exciting And Immersive Experience

Peterhead Sightseeing Tours: Explore the captivating history of a unique chapter in Scotland's past at this Peterhead prison museum experience. Dive into the fascinating tales of Scotland's only "Convict" prison, where the first "state-owned" railway in Britain once operated and witness the intriguing setting that was home to a dramatic four-day siege ended by the famous SAS in 1987.

Immerse yourself in 125 years of turbulent history as you venture through the former HM Convict Prison, Peterhead. Let your senses be tantalised as you journey through the visually striking galleries, listen to the award-winning audio tour narrated by former officers, and even experience the scents of key locations along the route. Walk in the footsteps of past inmates and officers in what was known as "Scotland's Toughest Jail" and discover why this visitor attraction has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from Visit Scotland.

Step into a world that feels like stepping back in time and witness a piece of Scotland's history that will leave a lasting impression. This experience isn't just a tour; it's an unforgettable adventure that makes for the perfect gift for history enthusiasts or anyone looking to delve into a unique and captivating story from the past.

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Peterhead Prison Museum Ticket

The tour describes the regime in Scotland's only "Convict" prison. The tour describes how it housed Britain's first "state owned" railway and you will see former carriages and fittings, that were used in the railway. The tour describes and shows visitors how the famous SAS were used to end a dramatic 4 day siege in 1987. The tour will walk you through 125 years of turbulent history of Scotland's only high security prison. The tour will tease all your senses, from the visual, to the audio and olfactory leaving you thinking an inmate might just walk round the next corner. The tour is now a multi award winning visitor attraction and graded as a 5* attraction by Visit Scotland.

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Requirements

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Duration

Experience Duration: 2:00

Time Spent at Venue: 2:15

The Peterhead Prison Museum Experience lasts for up to 2 hours. You can expect to be at the venue for a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Peterhead Prison Museum Experience is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 10

Spectators Allowed on Site: No

This experience is suitable for groups of up to 10.

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Where is it Located

Peterhead (Aberdeenshire)

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What to Wear

Please dress according to the weather on the day of your prison museum experience, with sensible walking shoes.

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Weather

This Peterhead prison museum experience will go ahead in all weather conditions.

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