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In Pictures: Dundee’s Jailbreak challenge puts ingenuity to the test at Perth Prison

‘Inmates’ escaped from Perth Prison in fancy dress as part of Dundee's Grey Lodge Settlement’s annual jailbreak fundraiser

One of the teams taking part , 'Football Memories United and Dundee'' - L to R - Molly Laidlaw, David Lawrence and George Laidlaw. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
One of the teams taking part , 'Football Memories United and Dundee'' - L to R - Molly Laidlaw, David Lawrence and George Laidlaw. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson

The Great Jailbreak Challenge took place on Saturday at Perth Prison.

Each year, Dundee’s Grey Lodge Settlement hosts the Jailbreak Challenge, where participants dressed as “inmates” must escape from Perth Prison and travel as far as possible in fifteen hours without using their own money

Teams rely on creativity and the kindness of strangers, using hitchhiking, free transport, and social media to get ahead. More than just a race, the event raises vital funds for Grey Lodge Settlement, proving that adventure and generosity go hand in hand

Grey Lodge Settlement, based in Hilltown, is a youth and community-based charity organisation that promotes leisure, learning, and local activities.

Our Courier photographer Kim Cessford was there to capture the jailbreak.

One of the teams taking part , ‘SWAG Runaways’ – L to R – Alison Kerr, Judith Young and Jennifer Johnstone.
Two of the teams taking part , ‘Norries Walking Club’ and ‘ Jolly Boys Outing’
One of the teams taking part , ‘Alan’s Team’ – L to R – Alan Duncan and Eddie Kennedy.
One of the teams taking part , ‘The Lefties’ – top to bottom – Stewart Irvine and Dave Cowan.
Some of the teams taking part who are all from Freuchie Cricket Club.
One of the teams taking part , ‘Village Green Team’ who escaped via a lorry – L to R – Robbie Birrell, Joanne Lindsay and Brooke Birrell.
One of the teams taking part , ‘Reuchie Cricket Convicts’ – L to R – Scott Birrell, Kieran Birrell and Ryan McLaughlin.
The moment the great escape begins as the ‘prisoners’ grab their chance as the doors open.
One of the teams taking part , ‘Tellytubbies’ – L to R – Chris, Sharon and Michael Bisset and Rona Watson.
Running as soon as the doors open.
One of the teams taking part.
One of the teams taking part , ‘The Three Weegies’ – L to R – Imogen, Callum and Emily.

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