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Peterhead Prison Museum

Visitors can learn the history of HM Convict Prison Peterhead at the tourist attraction at Admiralty Gateway which includes interactive cells and staff in period costumes. Find out what life behind bars was like, including the punishment block, their work life in areas such as woodwork and in the tailor shop or visit the cell of their most famous inmate, "Gentle" Johnny Ramensky.





Peterhead Prison Museum
Admiralty Gateway
South Road
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
AB42 2ZX

Tel No: 01779 482200

peterheadprisonmuseum.com

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