Welcome
We have created this Access Guide to outline the facilities and services we offer all our visitors
The Peterhead Prison Museum, Admiralty Gateway, South Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2ZX.
Grid Reference: NK135465
The Peterhead Prison Museum is a 5* Visitor Attraction located in Peterhead the largest town in NE Scotland.
Opening in 1888 and closing in 2013 it is known as "Scotland's Alcatraz" and is Scotland's only "Convict Prsion" and is unique in many ways.
Whether you take the full tour, or just visit our shop or award winning cafe we guarantee an experience not to be missed.

Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Admission areaPicnic AreaOutside the main entranceHeading outdoorsThere is level access from the car park to:
RelaxationHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.Travel by public transport
The bus stop sits outside our main reception area.
Travel by taxi
Parking
There are clearly marked disabled parking spaces outside the main entrance, however the whole driveway is allocated to disabled parking suitable for a further 6 vehicles if required.

Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Getting around inside
Things to See and Do
Admission area
Picnic Area
Only open when weather permits.
Getting around outside
Relaxation
Table service available if required.Area only open during summer months.
Smoking
Outside the main entrance
Heading outdoors
Customer care support
Please note due to the low level parts within the grounds mobility scooters are not suitable, however on prior booking a standard wheelchair can be booked if required.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support