Witness Early Justice

Face the Judge

Step back almost two centuries, take your seat on the benches of this historic courtroom, and witness justice in action. Visitors to Inveraray Jail get the unique chance to eavesdrop on sensational trials held in this very room, and taste the tension and atmosphere before the sentence is passed.

Over 6000 men women and children were sentenced in this room and we have prison records of every person who was imprisoned. To find out if any of your ancestors served time in Inveraray Jail, visit our prison records page.

The courtroom itself is spectacular, with its high roof and central podium for the Judge, but it is the superb life-like models and soundtrack that bring the court to life. Even for visitors who have been before it is sometimes impossible to tell who are visitors and who are not!

The realistic soundtrack is based on the transcripts of real trials held in the courtroom. Listen to the court in action and decide for yourself if the accused is innocent or guilty!
RECENT VERDICTS
  • "
    Great day out for all age groups!

    Marie Irvine.
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  • "
    It was very good. I especially liked trying out the hammock and the whipping table!

    Lorna, Brackley
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    Best attraction we've visited in a long time, thank you!

    The Harrison Family
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    Enjoyable day out. Good value for money.

    Mr Annison, Derby
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  • "
    The guides were really good. Well done!

    Jackie, Poole
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    The matron locked me in a cell, but I was cheeky!

    Mia, Glasgow
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  • "
    Enjoyed everything. Great having actual live actors.

    Steve, Bisham
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    Morning well spent.

    Mrs Einstein, Haifa
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    A Captivating Experience!

    Mr Burns, Dumfries
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  • "
    My boyfriend seemed very amused at being able to lock me up and even whip me........!

    Helen, Mirfield.
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  • "
    I thought the guard in the new jail was a dummy, till he moved!

    Calum, Sandbank
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  • "
    Really fun!

    Fiona Mackie.
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    Excellent, what else can I say!

    Mrs Bell, Minto
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  • "
    The prison warder was a big hit with the children

    Peter, Salford
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  • "
    The guides were really good to Jack (aged 9) and to Gran and Grandad.

    Allan, Banbury
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  • "
    Very well done - especially female prisoner. Would recommend this to anyone!

    Lucy, York
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Did You Know?
Out of the thousands of prisoners locked up during the 69 years the prison was open, only 12 managed to escape and few of these stayed at liberty for long.
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