November 2023 by Martin Mailley
I recently visited the Peterhead Prison Museum and took part in the guided tour with pre-recorded audio, The tour was pretty fascinating, and the audio excellent, having been in this prison in the 70s myself it was kind of surreal to see it in its current state, so quiet and eerie compared to the actual noise and mayhem that I experienced and remembered, great tour tho and you might ask why I?d come back after being in it well the answer is plain and simple that although it was a bad experience at the time it wasn?t all doom and gloom, The stories were engaging but my memories were much more interesting tho not for public airing, as they say what happens in Peterhead stays in Peterhead. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning about the history of the prison, only downside for me was I couldn?t get upstairs to see my old ?Peter? but at least this time I could walk back out at my leisure, oh and give the wee Cafe a try if you?ve got time though not sure if they serve porridge or not lol?.
October 2023 by Avril Ross
I highly recommend a visit to Peterhead Prison Museum. An eye opening insight into how this prison operated through history. Interesting interviews with former prison officers sharing their stories. Recently, the prison has been used to shoot the outside scenes of the prison drama Screw (Long Marsh Prison).The tour is taken at your own pace & can take between 1 & a half to 2 hours. A highly informative tour & highly recommended.
September 2023 by Fraser Stewart
Superb attraction, very interesting tour available giving a great history of the prison, well worth a visit.
August 2023 by Andy Slade
Really interesting place to visit, audio tour is good, the tour gives a great insight into prison life through the decades at this prison, gives the visitor lots to think about.Definitely go and visit if you are in the area.
July 2023 by Victoria M
We have been wanting to visit here for a while after seeing such brilliant reviews and it didn?t let us down! My husband and I were so pleasantly surprised by the experience we had this weekend. The headphones and audio guide (that are included in the entrance fee of £12pp) are fantastic. Informative and succinct details that really give you an insight into life in the prison from 1880s all the way to 2013 when it shut. The scents that we are convinced were added to certain rooms certainly added to the immersive experience??and all the staff were wonderful and very welcoming.We were fortunate enough to meet Mr Jackie Stewart and buy his book which tells such a fascinating story of the riots in 1987 and his miraculous escape at the hands of the prisoners. A true credit to the SPS!!We also visited the cafe for our lunch which was fantastic and exactly what we needed after the tour. We will definitely be recommending the museum to everyone we know.
July 2023 by Squirrel Kennedy
Bucket list and didn't disappoint...Fascinating....Staff lovely, really enjoyed ?
July 2023 by B Cl
Such an amazing experience!I would like the first floor of the prisons to be visitable as well.Just wonderful!
June 2023 by Mark Green
Brilliant!! Wasn't sure what to expect here, but it's a very well thought out museum visit and very interesting. The headsets provided are an absolute must.The staff are very pleasant, there's a shop and cafe too.The lifeboat at the end of the visit was just the cherry on the cake. ??Well worth a visit. ?
June 2023 by sarah aitchison
Update- Took my son back again, this time to do the brand new View from Above, tour. Wow, absolutely incredible. To be able to go to the upper levels and learn in detail how and why the riot started was amazing. Loved every minute of it. Highly recommend.Took my 11 year old son, and we both loved. So interesting. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Not expensive. Loved the headsets for listening as you walk round
May 2023 by Moira Baird
Brilliant place to visit - gives an excellent insight to prison life. The audio headsets were the best we've experienced on self guided tours. All the commentary points are well marked and you can go at your own pace. It is mostly inside but you go outside to cross to the hospital block. Being next to the sea it can be cold so better to be prepared for this. There is an excellent cafe at the end of the tour aptly named The Cell View. Very friendly staff in reception, shop and cafe. Would highly recommend this if you are anywhere near in the area. A welcome change from the castles and gardens that we usually visit.
December 2022 by Paul Cameron
Both fascinating and terrifying. Its not been too "museumed" basically it is as it was when it closed. We went mid December, it was freezing ... dress up warm. Apparently it s chilly even in summer. It feels like a terrible place to be in (as a prisoner). Excellent use of mannequins. Great audio tour. Nice wee cafe ... in winter the big cafe isn't open.
August 2022 by Mark Reid
This is probably one of the best museums I've been to and it's very reasonably priced too. When you enter the museum you are given a head set and controller so you can listen to the information at your own pace. It is definitely an eye opener to how prison life has changed throughout the years! There is also a small cafe near the end of the tour and the cakes are amazing. Definitely worth a visit 5*
June 2022 by Ciprian Palaghean
Very good experience. It was the only prison in Scotland from 1888. Before that, the convicts were send to England.The audio guide is brilliant.You see all the prison and of course you wish you will never get there. The stories are also amazing.The local food from the buffet are tasty..imagine eating in a prison.Almost 2 hours spent there even though we were in hurry.
May 2022 by Gordon Waddell
Took a visit to the old Peterhead Prison which closed in 2013 after 125 years in operation, it was converted into a Museum opening in June 2016.Infamously known for being notorious and once home to some of Scotland's most dangerous, it provides a detailed look into its history and the grim conditions which led to the riot of October 1987..On my visit to the museum I was fortunate enough to meet Jackie Stuart who was held hostage for five days during the riot and he signed a copy of his book for me, a very pleasant man.It is situated in a remote area between Fraserburgh and Aberdeen but if nothing ever gets done with Barlinnie after it closes then this will be the the only place to go..Definitely worth the visit.
April 2022 by Samantha Falconer
Love going here! The staff are friendly and welcoming! Good facilities and the cafe is lush too! Bring a jumper because it can be cold :)
