HMP Edinburgh is located in the west of Edinburgh on the main A71, in an area now known as Stenhouse, and, although never named as such, has commonly been known as Saughton Prison from the old name for the general area.

Edinburgh is a large community facing prison receiving prisoners predominantly from courts in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders, but also those from the Fife area. The current design capacity...

Saughton (/ ˈ s ɔː x t ən /) is a suburb of the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, bordering Broomhouse, Stenhouse, Longstone and Carrick Knowe. In Lowland Scots, a "sauch" is a willow. [1] The Water of Leith flows by here. It is the location of HM Prison Edinburgh, known colloquially as "Saughton Prison", in the south of the district.

The establishment is often referred to as ‘Saughton Prison’ due to the area it’s situated in. If you’re visiting HMP Edinburgh and would like directions, please refer to the map on this page. Tel: 0131 444 3000

2023年10月8日 · HMP Edinburgh at Stenhouse, formerly known and better known by locals to this day as Saughton Prison, has housed thousands of prisoners since it opened more than 100 years ago in 1920. The...

2024年5月15日 · Inside Edinburgh's tough Saughton prison where inmates do yoga 'to escape' We were invited down to sit in on some of the Mental Health Awareness Week activities that were being carried out by the Scottish Prison Service at HMP Edinburgh.

HMP Edinburgh, often referred to as Saughton Prison, is a prominent correctional facility located in the west of Edinburgh on the main A71. As a key institution within the Scottish prison system, it serves a crucial role in managing both male and female inmates, including those on remand, serving short-term and long-term sentences, life ...

2023年11月22日 · HMP Edinburgh first opened its doors in 1919, after construction began five years earlier in 1914. Originally simply referred to as “Saughton Prison,” after the area of Edinburgh it is located in, the facility has expanded and evolved over the last century.

Edinburgh Prison, commonly known as Saughton Prison, is a major correctional facility located in the west of Edinburgh. It serves the courts in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders, housing both male and female inmates, including those on remand, serving short-term sentences, long-term sentences, and life sentences.

Nearest Tram Stop: Saughton Buses: 3/23/25/33. Free parking for visitors is available at the prison. Information on financial support for the cost of prison visits is available here.