Key information
Address: Terregles Street, Dumfries, DG2 9AX
Phone: 01387 261218
Type: Local prison — adult male
Capacity: around 195 prisoners
Opened: 1883
In the heart of Dumfries, this is one of the oldest prisons still in use in Scotland, built in the 1880s. It holds men on remand from the local courts, and is also the national base for a small group of prisoners who need protection because of their previous job, including former police officers and prison staff.
For visiting times, addresses, directions and current contact details, see the official SPS page for this prison (opens in a new tab).