History
From WWII construction to community ownership — the story of Cultybraggan Camp.
Cultybraggan Camp was built in 1939 as part of Scotland's wartime infrastructure. During World War II it became one of Scotland's most significant prisoner of war camps, holding thousands of German POWs including senior officers. Following the war, the site served as a Cold War civil defence facility.
In 2007 the community of Comrie purchased the camp — one of Scotland's largest community land buyouts — bringing it into permanent community ownership.
The Jail Block — Hut 9
It is situated in the Grade A listed brick building that has been, at various times, the guard house and detention block, the stores and armoury. We call it the 'Jail Block'. Here you can see the original "slammer" cell doors, handle military objects, listen to voices from the past and see crafts made by PoWs at the camp.