Peterhead Prison Museum Ticket
Overview
Available languages
Mobile 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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Audio set
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Peterhead Prison Museum
Our 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, our 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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Peterhead Prison Museum Ticket
Reviews
654 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Overall great
rodfelices,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was really good start to finish !! Even little caffe was spot on, great soup and tostie, guided throughout with the headset and map, Loads of history behind it, Will be back in the future
Absolutely amazing day
Beverly B,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a guided tour of the prison which was led by David who worked in the prison before it closed . He was absolutely amazing, he told us lots of history about the place as well as a few stories... I'm disabled and use a mobility scooter, David made sure that I still got to see as much as possible and my hubby took photos of the bits I couldn't get to. His knowledge of the prison is amazing. We would definitely recommend the guided tour...definitely worth the visit. The guy on the desk , Steven or Stuart I think was exceptionally helpful too, please accept my apologies at not remembering your name... Both full of smiles and clearly love to work there...Thank you for an awesome and amazing day.
Enjoyable family visit, self guided tour
408jakh,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really interesting visit. The self guided tour is informative and engaging. Lots to have a look at. Family of 4, from mid 70's to 14, all enjoyed it. We took our dog, he was absolutely fine and welcomed by the staff, although that might have been more difficult if there were more people about ... We only saw 1 other set of visitors.
A rushed Harbour of horrors tour 2025 7/10
darrend170,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I first went to the Halloween experience in 2023 and the narrative performed by the actors was basically the prison was A Mental Asylum and there all sorts of characters and cases , it was performed fantastically and narrative and setting made sense . Unfortunately. 2025 had a pirate vibe and although very well acted it felt odd and there was no real story , and the real disappointment was how short it was compared to 2023 , honestly felt rushed . Started at 19:35 and finished at 20:00, would love to go again but please stretch it out a bit more and stick to a ghost story that makes sense
Good fun
jennym885,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to the Halloween tour. It's the 4th time we've been. Gets better every year. The tour of the prison is also a great experience we'll worth a visit
History and atmosphere
Brian E,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The building has been maintained to a standard that gives you a real chill when you enter. Prison has always been a great fear and the atmosphere and stories confirmed that this was not somewhere you would have wanted to be a guest.
Halloween Event
B6619RIpeterf,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited during the Halloween event. I had a great time and especially enjoyed the actors. Great experiance! I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys events such as Murder Mysteries, for example.
Harbour horror tour
X2950IYclives,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The harbour horror’s tour was excellent we really enjoyed it this is our third year of coming can’t wait for next year keep up the good shows
Excellent experience
925kevr,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went for the guided tour today. Our guide Davie made it a really interesting experience. Being able to ask questions and have him able to answer like he did was excellent. This tour is a must do to if you are in town. Just to add we had already done the tour a few years before using the headphones, but the guided tour was another level of experience.
Worth a visit. Glad I didn’t have to stay 😂
216katrinak,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Definitely worth a visit! Very interesting. I took my parents and my kids, they all thoroughly enjoyed the day out. The audio tour is very informative. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly, cafe is worth a visit. Lunch was delicious and very reasonably priced.
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