Your Day In Jail
As the former Courthouse and Prison for Argyll, Inveraray Jail recreates the story of the men, women and children who were tried in the original courtroom and served their sentences in the prison.
During this wonderful self-guided tour you will step back almost two centuries with a fascinating discovery around every corner, brought vividly to life by the warders, matron and prisoners you will meet as you wander around this unique location at your own pace.
During your 'spell inside' you can;
- Discover how wrongdoers were treated before the days of Prisons in the 'Torture, Death and Damnation Exhibition'.
- Take your seat on the public benches and eavesdrop on the original trials held in the Courtroom.
- Get locked up in the Airing Yards and meet the Warder, Matron and Prisoners and explore the Cells in the Old Prison and the New Prison.
- Experience the sounds and smells; try out the Prison beds and hammocks.
- Hear the stories of the many men, women and children who were held here.
- Sample the punishments. Experience the Whipping Table; take your turn at the Crank Wheel.
- Visit the Prison Shop and grab your Swag.
All and all a very informative and fun experience, packed full of interesting facts and brought to life by our knowledgeable guides.
A visit you'll never forget!
Did You Know?In the 1840's it was felt that prison life had become too easy. To make life less comfortable, wooden 'guard beds' with wooden pillows were introduced. Prisoners had to sleep on them for the first thirty days of their sentence.