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Peterhead Prison Entry Ticket

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Northeast Scotland, Scotland
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2 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Spanish
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Audio set

    Meeting Location

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    Peterhead Prison Museum
    South Road, Peterhead AB422ZX, United Kingdom

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    Peterhead Prison Museum

    Your 5 Multi-Award winning visitor attraction is set within the former HM Convict Prison, Peterhead. Unique in many ways including being the only "Convict" prison in Scotland (to come here meant you were sentenced to "penal servitude"); It had the first "state owned" railway in Britain; and it was the only time the Special Air Service were used to end a domestic siege on mainland UK when an officer was held hostage for 4 day's in 1987. All your senses will be teased as you walk the galleries and halls where you are surrounded by the visual, the award winning audio tour will bring you into moments in time as you listen to former officers tell their stories and your olfactory senses will be in overdrive at key locations on the route. Walk in the footsteps of former officers and inmates of "Scotland's Toughest Jail" often referred to as "Scotland's Alcatraz". This is a once in a life time experience and one that will live with you for many year's to come
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Peterhead Prison Entry Ticket?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-91879P1

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

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