Stumpy Tower, Girvan

About this place

Girvan's old town prison, now a small museum in the heart of the town.

This small museum occupies Girvan's old town prison, right in the heart of the town, and its compact cells and displays give a genuine sense of small-town Scottish justice in centuries past. Its modest scale makes it an easy, short stop rather than a planned destination, well suited to breaking up a longer day exploring Girvan and its beach and harbour. The building's distinctive tower gives it a recognisable presence on the town's skyline. Entry is free, and the historic cells involve some uneven flooring and narrow spaces.

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