HMP Barlinnie, in the north-east of Glasgow, is Scotland’s best-known prison and one of its busiest local prisons, holding adult male prisoners on remand and serving short-term sentences from the Glasgow area. It was built in the 1880s, and has long been one of the most overcrowded prisons in Scotland.
Barlinnie is gradually being replaced by a new prison, HMP Glasgow, which is currently under construction and due to open around 2028 with room for 1,344 prisoners. Barlinnie stays open and in use until the new prison is ready.
For visiting times, addresses, directions and current contact details, see the official SPS page for this prison.