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Our Story: Series 9

Our Story: Series 9: Episode 1: Peterhead Prison

Peterhead Prison

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Episode 1: Peterhead Prison

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BBC Radio Scotland - Our Story, Series 9, Peterhead Prison

Mark Stephen visits the old Peterhead prison to hear the stories of former officers.

Mark Stephen visits the old Peterhead prison to hear the stories of former officers, who spent their working lives there during the most turbulent of years.

As the old prison in Peterhead reopens its doors as a museum Mark Stephen returns with former officers to hear of working lives spent there during the most turbulent of years. He meets Jackie Stewart, now in his 80s, as he reflects on being taken hostage by prisoners, injured and paraded on the roof for 5 days before being rescued.

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Mark Stephen hears the stories of Scotland's distinctive past.

Mark Stephen hears the stories of Scotland's distinctive past from those who are part of its rich history.

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