News

SPS marks Remembrance Day

Remembrance events have been held across the SPS estate to honour the service and sacrifice of our armed forces.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Recovery Month 2025

Prisons across Scotland have delivered a range of events and activities to mark Recovery month

Award success for Leadership Unlocked team

SPS' talent and leadership development teams win 'Educator of the Year' at the 2025 Inspire Justice Awards

Consultation launched for new anti-bullying policy