Inveraray

The county town of Argyll, Inveraray must have the highest whitewash bill in Scotland. The result is a lovely little town. Most of the buildings date back to the 19th century and give the place a very historic feel.

Main Street with its tourist shops

Inveraray parish church

Birthplace of Neil Munro author of the Para Handy stories

Looking towards the jail from Inveraray pier

Vital Spark, the puffer skippered by Para Handy

Inveraray jail

Voted as one of the world's top prison museums, Inveraray Jail dates back to the 1820's. The jail has been refurbished and through the use of actors and models in authentic costume, props and audio playback it gives a real feel of what it was like to have been an inmate.

Front view of the courthouse

Inside the courtroom

A typical cell with several occupants

Children were also imprisoned here

Inside the warder's room

Prisoners washed their own clothes

The kitchen where food was prepared for the prisoners

Warder and matron supervise a prisoner in the airing yards

A black maria used for transporting prisoners