Stirling Old Jail Tour

Stirling Old Town Jail

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(1.6K) · History museum in Stirling, United Kingdom
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Visit our top-rated independent visitor attraction in the heart of the Old Town - just two minutes walk from Stirling Castle. Our guided prison tours take …

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Mar 22, 2025
This should be in everyone's bucket list. Fantastic, made very interesting by our host and tour guide David. He is so witty and theatrical you can't help getting into it. Thanks to everyone of the st…Full review by billywX5806YB
Mar 22, 2025
From the very start Heather grabbed our attention. The whole tour was intriguing and informative with a professional performance. Once the guided aspect of the tour was complete we had been given a s…Full review by PeterB93
Mar 20, 2025
This is well worth a visit. The staff are all friendly and the tour is extremely informative. My guide was Heather who was in her first week it did not show during her tour. The way that Heather port…Full review by miskis2015
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Located in the heart of Stirling is the Old Town Jail. It is set back from the street and features turrets prominently seen in the city's skyline. …
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Questions & answers

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Is there alot of walking involved in the tour? Can I rest anywhere, thanks
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You had to stand a bit to listen to the presentation at the start,but after that you could take things at your own pace.There was a lift as well.Hope this helps.
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Is there a lot of stairs to go up
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Yes there is a lift you can use
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What date in September is the jail open to?
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9th September but worth calling and booking your place.
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Answer by Alan R · Aug 20, 2018
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Hi, we are visiting Stirling on the 12th April. Is the old Jaol open that day. Thank you
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I’m sorry I don’t know. I’d call them first X
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What is the opening date for the 2018 season? Keen to visit but we’re only in Stirling for one day on 24th June. Thanks
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Hi Natalie - the Jail is open from the beginning of July. We are running some preview tours the week before so keep an eye on our online availability just in case. Geoff
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Answer by Geoff M · Feb 1, 2018
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Where is the Old Town Jail?
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You can find us at St John Street, half-way between the City Centre and Stirling Castle, next door to the SYHA Hostel and Tolbooth Theatre.
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