Peterhead Prison

Once known as Scotland’s Alcatraz and the country’s only true Convict Prison, Peterhead Prison offers an educational, engaging and immersive journey behind bars.

With a mission to preserve, protect and promote its rich history and heritage, Peterhead Prison sheds light on life behind bars from the Victorian era to the modern day. Visitors can expect a unique and immersive experience combined with first class customer service.

Originally opened in 1888, Peterhead Prison holds over 130 years of history within its towering walls. It was also home to Britain’s first state-owned, passenger-carrying railway.



Today, visitors can embark on a Self-Guided Tour, exploring the prison grounds at their own pace. Equipped with an award-winning audio sets and map, guests can uncover gripping stories, fascinating facts and immersive themselves in its hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.