New figures have confirmed the Glasgow prison, alongside several others in Scotland, is over its Assessed Capacity Tolerance ...

Overcrowding problems at Barlinnie Prison's are not likely to disappear due to erly release and the building of new prisons.

The Assesses Capacity Tolerance (ACT) data has revealed that HMP Barlinnie, HMP Edinburgh, HMP Glenochil, HMP Inverness, HMP ...

The late 19th century and early 20th century phases of HMP Barlinnie have been recognised by Historic Environment Scotland ...

Barlinnie prison in Glasgow has been granted Category A listed status by Historic Environment Scotland, meaning its structure ...

Barlinnie has been recognised as one of the 'country's most significant structures', with Historic Environment Scotland ...

Inspectors have described Scotland's largest prison as being in a "wretchedly poor state" while operating at 30% over capacity. HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) said it "strongly urged" ...

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It has housed some of Scotland’s most notorious inmates for more than a century. But now HMP Barlinnie has been officially recognised as one of the nation’s most important historic buildings. Historic ...

A grieving sister has demanded answers over the mystery prison death of her older brother. Christopher Masson died in his cell at Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow after a seizure more than 18 months ago.