Shotts Prison Information

Shotts Prison, officially known as HMP Shotts, is a maximum-security prison located near Shotts in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Managed by the Scottish Prison Service, Shotts Prison serves as a significant correctional facility within Scotland's prison system. Here is important information about Shotts Prison:

Shotts Prison was opened in 1978 and has since played a crucial role in the Scottish penal system. The prison operates as a maximum-security facility, accommodating individuals who have been convicted of serious offenses requiring secure custody and rehabilitation.

Shotts Prison is classified as a maximum-security prison, indicating the highest level of security. The prison implements stringent security measures to ensure the safety and security of both staff and inmates.

Shotts Prison primarily houses adult male offenders who have been assessed as suitable for maximum-security conditions. These inmates may have committed serious offenses and are typically serving long-term sentences. The prison focuses on providing a secure and controlled environment while also offering opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration.

Shotts Prison offers various facilities and services to support the welfare and rehabilitation of its inmates. These include:

• Accommodation: The prison provides multiple residential units with individual cells for inmates. The cells are designed to meet the strict security requirements of a maximum-security prison and are equipped with basic amenities.
• Education and Vocational Training: Shotts Prison places importance on education and vocational training. Inmates have access to a range of educational programs, including basic literacy and numeracy, as well as vocational training courses to develop valuable skills for employment upon release.
• Work Opportunities: Inmates at Shotts Prison may have access to work activities within the prison, such as maintenance, cleaning, and kitchen roles. These work activities aim to develop skills, promote discipline, and instill a sense of responsibility.
• Healthcare: Shotts Prison has an on-site healthcare facility staffed with medical professionals who provide healthcare services to prisoners. Mental health support, substance abuse programs, and specialized medical care are also available.
• Family Contact: The prison recognizes the importance of maintaining family relationships and facilitates visits and contact with family members, subject to specific guidelines and regulations.
• Resettlement Support: Shotts Prison offers pre-release planning and support to help inmates prepare for their eventual release. This may include assistance with accommodation, employment, and access to community-based support services.

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HMP Shotts,
Cantrell Road,
Shotts,
ML7 4LE

Tel: 01501 824000

Website: HMP Shotts Prison

Visiting Times at Shotts Prison

All people in custody book their own visits and have the responsibility to inform their visitors of the day and time of the visit.

Mon:
09:30 - 10:30
11:00 - 12:00
13:30 - 15:30

Tues:
10:15 - 11:45
13:00 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:30
19:00 - 20:30

Wed:
10:15 - 11:45
13:00 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:30
19:00 - 20:30

Thur:
09:30 - 10:30 (Child Free /Quiet visit)
11:00 - 12:00
13:30 - 15:30
19:00 - 20:30

Fri:
13:30 - 15:30
19:00 - 20:30

Sat :
14:15 - 15:45

Sun:
14:15 - 15:45

How to get to Shotts Prison:

By Car from the West

· Take junction 5, take the B7057/B7066 exit to Shotts/Harthill
· Take the right onto the B7057
· Turn right onto Hirst Rd (B7066)
· Turn left toward Newmill and Canthill Rd
· Turn left onto Newmill and Canthill Rd

By Car from the East

· At junction 5, take the B7057/​B7066 exit to Harthhill/​Shotts
· Slight left onto B7057
· Turn right onto Hirst Rd (B7066)
· Turn left toward Newmill and Canthill Rd
· Turn left onto Newmill and Canthill Rd

By Rail

Hartwood Railway Station is 1.4 miles from the prison as you leave Newmill Gardens towards Hartwood Road bear left onto Hartwood Road, the road then changes to Newmill-Canthill Road where you will turn left onto road

For all visits to Shotts Prison, visitors are required to bring photographic ID and proof of address (dated within the past 3 months). The only forms of photographic ID that will be accepted are:

• Valid Passport
• Valid Photographic
• Driving Licence (full or provisional)
• Citizen Card
• Senior Citizens Bus Pass Travel Card (issued by Scottish Government)

The only forms of proof of address that will be accepted are:

• Utility bill
• Council tax bill
• Benefit book
• Bank statement
• other letter from official source

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