Peterhead Prison Museum

About

Scotland's most notorious jail turned museum, nicknamed Scotland's Alcatraz, headset and map provided for self-guided tours, weekend tours available, cafe with sea views in the prison hospital

Why go

• Step inside scotland's most notorious jail
• Hear stories from scotland's alcatraz
• Feel the history of a former prison

Must try

• Explore the prison hospital

Pro tips

• Get a headset and map for self-guided tours
• Join a weekend tour

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Rating

4.8 / 5

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