Prisoners And Pale Ales

OVERVIEW

Gain an understanding of life behind bars—first by visiting Peterhead Prison and then by sampling craft beers at a local brewery. Now a museum, the prison known as the “Hate Factory” was notorious for its harsh conditions, infamous convicts and 1987 riot, during which guards were held hostage as the prisoners went on a destructive rampage. Your guide will most likely be an ex-guard that can give you an authentic insider’s look at the prison. You can expect to see areas such as the segregation block, prison cells and exercise pen. A tour of the craft-beer brewery BrewDog will be equally enlightening as you will see how two locals turned it into the United Kingdom’s fast-growing alternative beer brand. A tasting follows, during which you may sample beers such as the Zombie Cake chocolate porter and a light pilsner called Lost Lager. You will then be free to explore Aberdeen on your own.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour one of the toughest, most infamous prisons in Scotland, which is now a museum.
• Sample a selection of craft beers at BrewDog, a brewery that two locals started.
• Spend an hour or so exploring Aberdeen at your leisure, doing whatever you please.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.