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Stirling Old Town Jail

Stirling Old Town Jail

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Stirling Old Town Jail

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Location: Mercat Cross, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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2. Stirling Old Town Jail – Stirling Castle loop from Kings Park

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Brian

January 29, 2017

The Old Town Jail was first opened in 1847. Located at the top of St. John Street, the jail paints a frightening picture of what it would have been like to be imprisoned in the 1800's. As you travel round the dark corridors inspecting the cells you'll experience the atmosphere of jail life: creaking hinges, a shuffle of feet, time hanging heavily in the air. You may be in 'luck' and a desperate prisoner might even try to make good his escape. If this happens, you must follow the instructions of your warder - do not panic, try to stay calm.

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Location: Mercat Cross, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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