The first few weeks of a prison sentence can be the most disorientating – not knowing what happens next is often worse than the reality. These pages walk through what to expect in a Scottish prison, run by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), from arrival to settling in.
This section covers the Scottish Prison Service. If you’re dealing with a prison in England or Wales, see our The first weeks in custody section instead.
| Insiders at Court | Transport to the Prison |
| Arrival at the Prison | Initial Phone Call |
| Moving to your cell/wing | The First Night |
| Personal Officer | Phone Credit |
| The Induction Process | Work in the Prison |