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Helping to build a safer Scotland

We are responsible for the secure custody of around 8,000 people across Scotland.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility.

Prisoners and guards at the hall gate in Low Moss
Prisoners and guards at the hall gate in Low Moss

Prisons

Click here for all prison information, including directions, visiting times, and contact details.

Staff and visitor at reception in Stirling
Staff and visitor at reception in Stirling

Family and friends

We recognise the profound impact that imprisonment can have on family life, particularly for children. That is why supporting and maintaining meaningful family contact is one of our key priorities.

Prisoner cell in Stirling
Prisoner cell in Stirling

Raise a concern

A dedicated phone line is now in place in every prison for anyone to raise concerns about someone in custody. The line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

men walking down a prison corridor
men walking down a prison corridor

Our commitment to change

We are delivering a comprehensive programme of reform in response to Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) recommendations, embedding systemic improvements across the SPS.

Staff members and prisoners in the hall at Low Moss
Staff members and prisoners in the hall at Low Moss

Victims of crime

We recognise that we have responsibilities not simply for those in our custody but equally importantly, the wider community.

Chaplin with group of prisoners at Low Moss
Chaplin with group of prisoners at Low Moss

Careers

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility.

Latest News

Individuals in custody have secured an impressive 315 awards at this year's Koestler Arts Awards, including 11 Platinum, 13 Gold, 23 Silver and 36 Bronze awards.

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Women in custody at HMP Grampian have unveiled a new mural and creative writing project celebrating strength, resilience and womanhood.

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HMP Glenochil's Greenspace Programme, a nature-based wellbeing initiative delivered in partnership with the University of Stirling, is having a positive impact on men in custody. Find out more.

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