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Prison Museum Tour
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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
For one person, performed together with others in a group setting
Age
For all age groups
Season
Year-round availability with flexible entrance times
Duration of the experience
2-4 hours
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.
Delivery:
Purchase your experience, and we will either send a digital voucher via email within 5 minutes or an exclusive gift box to the desired address (1-3 business days).
Booking:
To book your experiences, you need to log in on our booking page with your voucher number. There you will find all the information you need to complete your booking
Validity:
Our gift cards are valid for three years from the date of purchase. During these three years, you have the option to exchange your experience for another. Need more time? You can extend your voucher for up to one year for a small fee.
Exchange Policy:
Changed plans? Want to change your experience? No problem! You have three years to change your experience.
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