Fascinating and frightening - children are spellbound when they step inside Stirling Old Town Jail - with its dark spooky corridors, and the cold cells with windows high up in the huge thick walls.

They love playing the Old Town Jail’s own game - The Beastie Hunt.

When the live prison tour is not operating - children can take a live prison tour with Jinkie the flea (for 4 to 6 year olds) or with Nipsy the rat (for 7 to 11 year olds).

Coffee Bar (Teas, Coffees, Soft Drinks, Shortbread, Ice Cream)

Scottish gifts and souvenirs, including jewellery and crafts. Prison souvenirs, and books on crime and punishment in Scotland.

Award-winning toilet facilities including baby-changing amenities.

Stirling’s Old Town Jail is located on St. John Street - the main route to Stirling Castle. The Jail is a stop on the route of the City Sightseeing Stirling Tour, which operates regularly throughout the peak Summer season, serving the city centre, Stirling Railway Station, and The National Wallace Monument.

Stirling Old Town Jail is in the most historic part of the city - and it’s easy to combine a visit with other great attractions, including Stirling Castle.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Stirling Old Town Jail, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.oldtownjail.com/