Harbour of Horrors

A Halloween Experience like no other

It’s all aboard at Peterhead Prison Museum this October! Delve into the depths with an immersive pirate horror. Brace yourself as this theatrical scare tour leads you through Scotland’s Toughest Jail, where your darkest nightmares come to life.

Set Your Course to the Harbour of Horrors

This Halloween, Peterhead Prison Museum and Red Brick Theatre Group present Harbour of Horrors, a spine-chilling, immersive tour through Scotland’s most notorious prison.

Your night begins at the gates of Peterhead Prison Museum, where your guide welcomes you into the darkness. As you move through the echoing corridors, the story of Peterhead Harbour unfolds.

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Anchors Away, It’s time to Face Your Fears…

Drawing on the dark history of Peterhead’s harbour, tales of pirates who once ruled the North Sea and the brutal convict labour that built the breakwater, you’ll be led on a terrifying journey filled with suspense, shocking twists, and heart-racing jump scares.

Each step deeper inside brings you face-to-face with chilling characters, eerie encounters, and sudden scares.

But beware, the finale is not what it seems…a mysterious unveiling awaits you!

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Your Experience Includes

Immersive Storyline – pirate legends and harbour history collide with prison life
Live Actors – Red Brick Theatre Group bring the horror to life with gripping performances
Treacherous Twist – a mysterious reveal awaits you in the finale
Suspense & Jump Scares – not for the faint of heart, this experience is designed to shock and surprise
Authentic Setting – historic prison backdrop, atmospheric lighting, costumes & props
Food & Drink – food and drink is available to add on to your ticket or purchase on the night, but no eating or drinking is allowed during the performance. Keep your hands free for holding onto your courage, not your crisps!

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A Few Warnings From the Depths

Harbour of Horrors is designed to be an intense and frightening experience. It is not suitable for anyone with heart conditions, nor for those who are pregnant.

The event makes use of flashing strobe lighting and smoke/fog effects, and features sudden and unexpected jump scares throughout the performance. Please be advised that the experience is also not wheelchair accessible due to the historic nature of the building.

We recommend you bring a spare pair of breeches – you’ve been warned!