News

SPS Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 published

Teresa Medhurst has hailed the work of SPS staff – as the country heads towards its highest ever prison population.

The newly published Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 show that on 4 March, Scotland recorded the second highest number in custody ever.

Street Soccer prisons programme

Street Soccer run football training programmes in several of Scotland's prisons. The initiative was featured on Sky Sports news.

Meritorious Conduct Awards for life-saving Barlinnie staff

Four members of staff have been formally recognised for their exceptional bravery and professionalism, following a serious incident at HMP Barlinnie.

New education contract begins

This year, we have delivered a new strategy, Learning for a Better Future, and developed a new contract. Now, after working successfully with Fife College since 2017, we have procured a new provider, in PeoplePlus Group.

Accessible Prison Rules documents published

The Scottish Prison Rules are being made available in an Accessible, plain English form for the first time.

Young people at HMP & YOI Polmont donate £40,000 to charities

Young men in our care at HMP & YOI Polmont recently donated £40,000 to four very important charities across Scotland, in an innovative 'Dragon's Den'-style giveaway.

STV cover ageing prison population

The growing number of older people in prison and the challenges this presents has been highlighted in the media. STV news visited HMP Glenochil and spoke with Prison Officers about their experiences working with an ageing prison population.

Perth barbers complete mental health training

A group of barbers in HMP Perth complete mental health training as a way of supporting their peers

Peer support group for veterans in HMP Kilmarnock

Monthly 'Veterans Breakfast' events are being held in the prison to support people in custody who previously served in the armed forces.