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Inveraray Jail

Church Square, Inveraray PA32 8TX, Scotland
01499 302381
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Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Inveraray
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real people - men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences in this... more » Owner description: Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real people - men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences in this prison. Take your seat in the spectacular Courtroom.Explore the Cells.Experience the sounds and smells; try out the wooden beds and hammocks.Sample the punishments. Experience the Whipping Table; take your turn at the Crank Wheel. Meet the Warders, Matron and Prisoners who help to make your prison visit come to life! « less
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Dalmally
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Really interesting place, have been a few times over the years. staff interaction is really good. A good place to come if you have kids.

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

It was chilling and exciting at the same time. Gave a wonderful view of what life was like in the jail in days of old. Lots of fun.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We stopped off here on out trip as a friend had recommended it to us and being a wet miserable day we wanted an indoor activity. The jail was full of interesting facts which I enjoyed finding out. There were two men done up as guards who told us about the prison, they were right into there parts and made... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Was better than expected. Liked the actors who gave a story telling view of life in the prison. Need to climb quite a few stairs so you will need to be fit.

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East Kilbride, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

It is cheap and our boys had a ball running around it. We learnt so many things we didn;t know before and we've been to a few of these little jails. It is a great way to spend the day in Inverary. Highly recommend it. And the staff are great and if you like Haunted places I got grabbed by... More

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Inverkip, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I'm not usually a lover of museums, but a wet bank holiday weekend in Dunoon meant a visit here with my wife and kids, aged 7 and 5. I thought it was great. It has a good lay out with just enough explanation of the exhibits. The models are excellent especially the court room. It was also very interactive with... More

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East Kilbride, Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

What a great step back in time. It was most certainly a hard life in the jail in those days. Why did they ever want to re-offend!!

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Very well laid out and excellent information from the 'jailers' in period costume. Horrific examples of how offenders were punished in times gone by.

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Historically worth seeing, the "live" jailor and prisoner made the visit. Also good was the "send a postcard" machine

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Inveraray first of all is a lovely place to visit and the drive there is very scenic. The jail is quite pricey to visit however there are costumed actors inside, and I suppose with all what there is to see and do, and the time spent it was about right.

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