Reg.Nr. 91/UK/043

Inveraray Jail

Inverary Jail, the former County Courthouse and prison of Argyll was restored to a very high standard in 1980-1984. Further restoration work was undertaken in 1988-1989. Exhibitions were installed and the premises opened to the public in May 1989. The former prison airing yards ...
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Project details

Title:Inveraray Jail
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Medal
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Inveraray, Argyll (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Special building
Former use:County Courthouse and prison
Actual use:Museum, visitor center
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Crichton Lang Willis and Galloway, Architects
The Jury's citation: "For the restoration of the former County Courthouse and Prison to a high standard as an interpretation centre and outstanding tourist attraction"
Web, Links:

www.inverarayjail.co.uk/

Description:
Inverary Jail, the former County Courthouse and prison of Argyll was restored to a very high standard in 1980-1984. Further restoration work was undertaken in 1988-1989. Exhibitions were installed and the premises opened to the public in May 1989. The former prison airing yards were rebuilt in 1990-1991on the original foundations and using the original architects drawings of 1840.