Peterhead Prison Museum Ticket
Overview
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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
622 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day out.
Claire H,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00It's very informative and you can walk at your own pace.and can repeat it if you. Want to. A d there's a lovely cafe at the end.
Great visit
Lorraine a,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely visit to the Prison today. Very helpful and friendly staff and cafe was a great treat at the end of the tour. Very informative and audio worked great throughout. Thank you
Great day out
Dianne B,
Jun 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Very interesting ...Great listening to the audio guide go round the building . Gives a good idea how it was there.
Fantastic day trip to Peterhead Prison
Pamela R,
Apr 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Museum was absolutely amazing more than I expected. Well worth the trip from Dundee. Only thing I would say is wear a cosy coat and gloves as it’s freezing.
Wonderful day out for wheelchair user
Lisa M,
Dec 8, 2023
- Viator
5.00Story about the riots. Only drawback was wheelchair user can't enter or see well in cells Nice refreshments in cafe afterwards.
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