Latest News
Chief Executive Teresa Medhurst announces intention to retire
Teresa Medhurst has announced she intends to retire next year, after more than 40 years in the Scottish Prison Service.
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Press Release, Staff News
First Minister opens Toyota Training Academy inside HMP Perth
Car manufacturer Toyota have sponsored a new automotive training academy in HMP Perth - the first of its kind in Scotland.
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Prison News
SPS marks Remembrance Day
Remembrance events have been held across the SPS estate to honour the service and sacrifice of our armed forces.
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Prison News
Parliament approves the Emergency Early Release of short-term prisoners
Some eligible short-term prisoners will be released early to ease severe overcrowding in Scotland's prisons
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Press Release
Civil engineering academy launches at HMP Perth
The prison has become the first in Scotland to offer a civil engineering training programme for people in custody.
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Prison News
Award success for HMP Shotts over 50s group
A support group designed for older prisoners in HMP Shotts has been recognised at Age Scotland's Annual Awards
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Prison News
Women's National Facility - Community updates
This is a regularly updated page, providing updates on noise reporting and measures implemented to reduce any disturbance experienced by our neighbours.
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Major Projects
Reusing IT in Barlinnie
Individuals in our care at HMP Barlinnie are cleaning and refurbishing IT equipment to support children and young people in the Ukraine
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Prison News
Recovery Month 2025
Prisons across Scotland have delivered a range of events and activities to mark Recovery month
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Prison News