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Old Town Jail

St. John Street, Stirling, Scotland FK8 1EA

Featured Review : Stirling’s forbidding Old Town Jail stands at the heart of the city's historic quarter, in its day a deterrent to wrongdoers. The prison is now one of Stirling’s attractions. Opened in 1847, it replaced the stinking, ove...See Full Review

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Old Town Jail

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • March 5, 2006
Old Town Jail
Quote: Stirling’s forbidding Old Town Jail stands at the heart of the city's historic quarter, in its day a deterrent to wrongdoers. The prison is now one of Stirling’s attractions. Opened in 1847, it replaced the stinking, overcrowded Tollbooth Jail. With... Read the full Old Town Jail review

From journal Investigating Tourist Hot Spots in Stirlingshire

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The Old Jail

  • 3 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
  • September 29, 2005
The Old Jail
Quote: Built to address the evils of the jail that had preceded it, and which stood directly across the way, the Old Jail appears to be a small fortress, its blackened stone and high walls staring out ominously at the street. It was built at a time of... Read the full Old Town Jail review

From journal Stirling: Scotland's Heritage City