Peterhead Prison
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Port
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Head north to the seaside town of Peterhead, well known for its oil industry support and for its prison.
Peterhead Prison was in operation from 1888 to 2013 and bore the unfortunate reputation of being Scotland's toughest prison. Some famous inmates resided here, including serial killer Hannibal the Cannibal. The prison is best known for the 1987 riot, which ended with Special Forces intervention after a prison officer was held hostage on the roof for almost five days without food or water.
Take a self-guided visit within the building, and you'll have some time to browse in the gift shop afterward.
Notes:
Tour requires approximately 1½ hours of walking and standing. Travel time to Peterhead is around one hour each way. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Headsets missing after the tour incur a fee.