Education
Teachers - Do you sometimes feel like putting your pupils behind bars?
Now is your chance. Bring them to Inveraray Jail and place them in our custody.
Our Warders, Matron and Prisoners will help your pupils discover for themselves what life was really
like in a Scottish prison in the 19th century.
The Jail, with its beautifully restored 1820 Courtroom and two fascinating old prisons, is ideal for school parties. There are plenty of "Hands On" activities.
To increase the sense of involvement we provide special prison clothing and encourage all school parties to dress up! We can also provide worksheets and personalised Parole Certificates on departure free of charge.
The Jail, with its beautifully restored 1820 Courtroom and two fascinating old prisons, is ideal for school parties. There are plenty of "Hands On" activities.
To increase the sense of involvement we provide special prison clothing and encourage all school parties to dress up! We can also provide worksheets and personalised Parole Certificates on departure free of charge.
At least an hour and a half should be allowed for visiting Inveraray Jail. There must be at least one supervisor per ten children.
How to Book:
Free preliminary visits and information packs are offered to all educational group organisers. Please telephone 01499 302381 or email info@inverarayjail.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
The Jail is situated in the delightful 18th century town of Inveraray.
Nearby are several other places where school parties are welcome:
- Maritime Museum
Floating museum - Argyll Adventure
Activity centre - Auchindrain
Historic crofting township - Cruachan Power Station
Hydro pumped storage scheme
Did You Know?For Breakfast, served at 7.30am, a prisoner would receive 5 ounces of oatmeal made into porridge with ¼ of a pint of milk. Dinner at 1pm consisted of soup and bread. Supper, served at 6.00pm was 5 ounces made into porridge and ½ pint of milk.