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Prison Museum Tour

Locations Aberdeen

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Step Inside Scotland's Most Notorious Alcatraz!

Enter the forbidding walls of "Scotland's Alcatraz", the country's only high-security convict prison for 125 years, where an award-winning audio tour brings chilling stories to life through the voices of former officers and inmates. Walk through authentic galleries and cells whilst discovering the infamous 1987 SAS siege, Britain's first state-owned railway, and the harsh realities of penal servitude in this multi-award winning attraction. Ready to experience one of Scotland's most haunting and historically significant locations that will stay with you for years to come?

🏛️ Explore Scotland's only high-security convict prison authentically preserved

🎧 Hear gripping stories from former officers through award-winning audio

⚔️ Discover infamous 1987 SAS siege and prison history


Good to know

Number of Participants

Number of Participants

For one person, performed together with others in a group setting

Age

Age

For all age groups

Availability

Season

Year-round availability with flexible entrance times

Duration

Duration of the experience

2-4 hours

Important Information

Important information

Wheelchair accessible throughout, moderate fitness level recommended, guests under 16 must be accompanied by guardian aged 17 or over


What you are going to do

🎫 Enter Scotland's Most Notorious Prison
Arrive at the imposing former HM Convict Prison Peterhead where you'll receive your award-winning audio equipment and begin your journey into 125 years of Scotland's most challenging penal history.

🎧 Immerse in Authentic Officer Stories
Begin your audio-guided journey through authentic galleries and corridors as former prison officers share their firsthand experiences of life within these walls, bringing moments in time vividly to life through compelling personal narratives that reveal the harsh realities of this unique institution.

⚔️ Discover the Infamous 1987 Siege
Learn about the dramatic four-day hostage situation that required intervention from the Special Air Service - the only time the SAS was deployed to end a domestic siege on mainland UK, understanding the tension and danger that made this prison legendary.

🚂 Uncover Historical Firsts
Explore the fascinating story of Britain's first state-owned railway system, built to serve this remote prison, whilst walking through areas where convicts sentenced to "penal servitude" lived and worked under the harsh Scottish penal system.

👁️ Experience All Your Senses
Complete your immersive journey as all your senses are engaged - visual elements throughout the preserved prison, compelling audio narratives, and even olfactory experiences at key locations that transport you completely into this once-in-a-lifetime historical encounter.


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