South Road, Peterhead AB42 2ZX Scotland

Open 10:00 close at 18:00 last entry 16:30. Step back in time and visit "Scotland's Toughest Jail". Opening in 1888 it closed in December 2013 and little changed within that period. Known as "Scotland's Alcatraz" you will walk through the halls, cells, former kitchen, shower block, booking in area, courtroom, segregation block, infamous silent cell and hospital complex and much more. This 6 acre site was Scotland's only true "Convict Prison" [to be sent here meant you had been sentenced to "penal servitude"] it was the home of the first state owned passenger carrying railway in Britain and in 1987 was the scene of the only time the Special Air Service [SAS] was used to end a domestic siege after an officer was held hostage on the roof for 4 days, ending in the early hours of the 5th morning with a daring raid. Hear former officers tell their stories at key points on the route in our award winning audio sets and enjoy the experience within our 5* multi award winning complex.

Off the A975 just north of Cruden Bay and about 25 miles north of Aberdeen in northeast Scotland, Peterhead AB42 0NS Scotland

An awe-inspiring gorge that sharply drops nearly 200 feet.

South Road, Peterhead AB42 2ZX Scotland

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72A St. Peter Street, Peterhead AB42 1QB Scotland

You can enjoy our craft beer in our bar and see exactly where and how our beers are made as there is a massive window in the bar, overlooking the microbrewery. Pretty cool! We also specialise in artisan coffee and have our own unique blend which is available only in our Brew Toon Cafe bar. Serving snacks and all types of drinks til late!

Queen Street Balmoor Terrace, Peterhead AB42 1EP Scotland

Balmoor Terrace, Peterhead AB42 1ES Scotland

St. Peter Street, Peterhead AB42 1QD Scotland

Peterhead AB42 1QF Scotland

Smugglers, secret passages, heroes, poets, influential ladies, ghosts, war, witchcraft, murder, rebellion and piracy – a fine day out in Peterhead. Put on your walking shoes and explore 500 years of history, stories and scurrilous gossip in Aberdeenshire's biggest town. We know where the bodies are buried!

122-124 Longate, Peterhead AB42 1JU Scotland