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Inveraray Jail


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Inveraray
Traveler Description: A 19th century prison and courthouse (used till the mid 20th century).  Today it is visitor's attraction that is open all year round. more »
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Attraction type: Old jail
Address: Church Square Inveraray PA32 8TX
Scotland
Tel: 01499 302381
Fax: 01499 302195

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5 of 5 stars
whitby61   2 contributions
whitby61
Sep 26, 2009

we drove from perth to visit inverary jail. and thoroughly enjoyed the visit to this attraction and the history surrounding it , staff were also welcoming and knowledgable, the near life court room experience was amazing i would say it was one of the best attractions i have ever visited,also the drive to inveraray was one of the beutifullest sights... more

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4 of 5 stars
thehorns04   8 contributions
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Sep 23, 2009

History of prisons & prison life, suitable for adults and families. more

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5 of 5 stars
suki999   1 contribution
kiwinning
Aug 2, 2009

The jail is so interesting and good value for money. Only one thing disturbed me was the cell in which it shows prison life nowadays. After reading carefully, i found myself thinking that i wouldn't mind going to barlinnie, it was made to sound more of a holiday than a punishment. It wasn't much of a deterent for our youngsters! more

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5 of 5 stars
ac_huni_9   1 contribution
northern ireland
Jul 5, 2009

very gud place to see Well worth going to if you are around that area. wud recommend inveraray jail to any1 at any age inveraray Jail is full of history. the only thing there r a couple of stair cases to walk up if u have trouble wit stairs but all worth while more

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5 of 5 stars
GlasgowMae   1 contribution
glasgow
Jun 20, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I took the kids and granny- and our wee dog last week and had a great day there! Granny had a great time talking to the prisoners - I think she felt really sorry for them but shes a bit of an "auld blether" and the kids just left her talking to them while they went on... more

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5 of 5 stars
BizzyLizzy1   82 contributions
Devon
Jun 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Loved the place! The staff were friendly towards me and helpful. Quite an eye-opener and spooked me too....all part of the fun. Wonderful views from the jail of the Loch! Told it was haunted! more

Management response from
seagull32, Prison Governor

Thank you for your kind review. Your description describes it better than any of our marketing! Pleased you enjoyed your visit. Gavin

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5 of 5 stars
AnnieDunoon   4 contributions
Dunoon
Dec 11, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Only went to the Jail because the kids wanted to see it, but it was fantastic. Not only are there two jails to look at from different periods, but also a Courtroom running trials from when it was operating. The guides we met when you go around were dressed up in costumes and were really entertaining and interesting. The kids... more

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4 of 5 stars
PhilfromCheshire   353 contributions
Cheshire
Sep 23, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Inveraray Jail is full of history,stories about men,women and children whom were sentenced in this prison.There is a court room were they have re-enactments of the original trials.The court room sounds so realistic.You can explore the cells in the Old Prison and try out the wooden beds and hammocks.You can also experience the whipping table and turn the crank wheel.You... more

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Inveraray Jail Address

Church Square, Inveraray PA32 8TX, Scotland
Tel: 01499 302381 Fax: 01499 302195