Peterhead Prison Museum

Peterhead Prison Museum Discover Scotland's Dark Past at Peterhead Prison Museum. A must visit location that inspires people, educating, engaging & immersing visitors.
(479)

Visit the Refuge Cafe, no entry ticket required! 10AM-3PM!

🧺 Prison Fact: Laundry Behind Bars 🧺In the later years of Peterhead Prison, prisoners followed strict routines when it c...
01/06/2026

🧺 Prison Fact: Laundry Behind Bars 🧺

In the later years of Peterhead Prison, prisoners followed strict routines when it came to washing and drying clothes. Laundry was collected on set days and cleaned within the prison, with uniforms, bedding and personal items all carefully accounted for.

With the harsh North East weather, drying clothes was never easy. Industrial drying rooms and heated airing areas were used to make sure uniforms and bedding were ready to be redistributed back to prisoners as quickly as possible.

Even everyday tasks like laundry were run with military-style organisation inside Scotland’s toughest prison.

Want to discover more fascinating stories about daily life behind bars? Visit Peterhead Prison and explore the original prison wings, exhibits and guided tours led by an ex-prison officer: https://coveattractions.digitickets.co.uk/category/60725?branches.branchID=3485

From ex*****on and transportation to fines and prison, public disorder laws have changed, but the consequences remain. ...
30/05/2026

From ex*****on and transportation to fines and prison, public disorder laws have changed, but the consequences remain.

🔓 Prison Entry is back at Peterhead Prison! 🔓Now open weekends, you can once again step inside Scotland’s toughest priso...
28/05/2026

🔓 Prison Entry is back at Peterhead Prison! 🔓

Now open weekends, you can once again step inside Scotland’s toughest prison and explore the historic prison wings in their original state. Discover engaging exhibits, uncover powerful stories from behind bars, and help support your local attraction to keep its incredible legacy alive for future generations.

And from 4th June, our Guided Tours return every Saturday, led by an ex-prison officer who will share first-hand insight into life behind bars.

A fascinating day out filled with history, stories and atmosphere awaits:

🎟️ Book your visit now: https://coveattractions.digitickets.co.uk/category/60725?branches.branchID=3485

27/05/2026

Peterhead Prison Public Consultation

Join us tonight and have your say on the future of Peterhead Prison. ❤️Cove Group is hosting a public consultation this ...
27/05/2026

Join us tonight and have your say on the future of Peterhead Prison. ❤️

Cove Group is hosting a public consultation this evening from 6:30pm–8:00pm at Peterhead Prison, giving the local community the chance to hear more about the site, ask questions, and share ideas for its future.

This is your opportunity to help shape what comes next.

Can’t attend in person? The consultation will also be streamed live across Cove Group’s social media channels.

Register your place here: https://coveattractions.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/77596?catID=72751&

From public whipping and branding to fines and prison, how we punish theft has changed dramatically.⁉️
26/05/2026

From public whipping and branding to fines and prison, how we punish theft has changed dramatically.⁉️

🚨 WE ARE BACK OPEN! 🚨But the exciting news doesn’t stop there…From 4th June, our Guided Tours are officially returning e...
23/05/2026

🚨 WE ARE BACK OPEN! 🚨

But the exciting news doesn’t stop there…

From 4th June, our Guided Tours are officially returning every Saturday and tickets are now available to book on our website! 🔓

Step inside Scotland’s toughest prison and uncover over 125 years of history hidden behind its walls. From the realities of daily prison life to riots and daring escapes, this immersive tour offers a fascinating insight into one of Scotland’s most notorious prisons.

⚠️ Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast, so be quick!

🎟️ Book now: https://coveattractions.digitickets.co.uk/category/60725?branches.branchID=3485

Tomorrow is the day! 👮Peterhead Prison Museum reopens its doors to the local community, and we can’t wait to welcome you...
22/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 👮

Peterhead Prison Museum reopens its doors to the local community, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. With your Prison Entry tickets, you can explore the prison grounds and experience the site at your own pace, alongside our mobile audio tour, bringing the stories and history of the prison to life as you walk through.

We’d love to see your visit—don’t forget to share your photos! And secure your tickets: https://www.peterheadprison.com/prison-tours/self-guided-tour/

Locked up for owing money justice, or punishment for poverty? Welcome to Crime & Consequence. Where do you stand on this...
20/05/2026

Locked up for owing money justice, or punishment for poverty? Welcome to Crime & Consequence. Where do you stand on this? 👮

&punishment

What should happen next at Peterhead Prison? ⁉️On Wednesday 27 May, we’re inviting the local community to join us for a ...
19/05/2026

What should happen next at Peterhead Prison? ⁉️

On Wednesday 27 May, we’re inviting the local community to join us for a public consultation on the future of the wider prison estate.

With around 90% of the site currently unused or underutilised, ideas being explored include heritage expansion, hospitality and tourism, community spaces, leisure uses, and commercial or residential opportunities.

No decisions have been made, this is your chance to help shape the future of the site from the very beginning.

📍 Peterhead Prison
📅 Wednesday 27 May
🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Read more and register here 👇
https://www.peterheadprison.com/2026/05/19/shaping-the-future-of-peterhead-prison/

Address

South Road
Peterhead
AB422ZX

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441779581060

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Peterhead Prison Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share