Peterhead Prison Museum partners with Cove Attractions to ensure the historic site’s future, boost tourism, and preserve local history.
This partnership starts a fresh chapter. They hope to unlock the museum’s full potential. Lots of people visit the Peterhead Prison Museum. The museum preserves local history and has faced some challenges over time.
Now, Cove Attractions will provide some support. Joel Campbell founded Cove Group and is a prison tourism expert. He wants the museum to be a major hub, focusing on culture and tourism.
Conrad Ritchie will join Cove Group’s board, bringing leadership and business skills. He also knows the local area well. Cove Group founder Joel Campbell commented on the plan.
It is about more than just preserving the site; it secures the museum’s future. Peterhead Prison Museum should benefit the community and support tourism in the area.
Plus, it keeps the museum’s stories alive. Cove Attractions gives money to the museum. They also provide expertise and support. They plan to make visits better.
They will improve access and facilities. They will also expand learning opportunities. Conrad Ritchie spoke about the museum’s team, he is an investor and current chairman.
The museum team preserved the site’s history well. He’s excited about Cove Attraction’s input. Together, they want to position the prison well and want it to be a key attraction.
This partnership is sparking optimism. Cove Attractions will help the museum grow and keep its charitable goals. This helps the local economy too, creating jobs and boosting tourism.
Chris Foy is the CEO of Visit Aberdeenshire. He says the museum is a must-see place, that offers insight through storytelling and hosts innovative events. He said attractions need to change.
This helps them bring in new people and he is happy about this new chapter. Tourism supports communities a lot and helps the economy greatly.
This investment helps the museum long-term and can keep the museum vital. David Jackson is from VisitScotland. He says the museum is vital and this partnership marks a key moment. Cove Attractions’ support helps the museum.
It will help the area’s culture and should draw historical tourists.
