Scotland, by county
Select a county on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
20 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Scotland, United Kingdom have?
The atlas lists 20 prisons, jails and detention centres in Scotland, United Kingdom, including 15 prisons and 3 young offender institutions.
Which police agencies serve Scotland, United Kingdom?
190 police units are listed for Scotland, United Kingdom: 189 police stations and 1 border police.
Can I look up a prisoner in Scotland, United Kingdom?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in the United Kingdom. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which county has the most facilities?
Highland, with 2 prisons and jails and 22 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 17 entries of 20. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Scotland, United Kingdom?
The atlas lists 3 young offender institutions and 1 open prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Scotland, United Kingdom?
Glasgow has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 17 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Scotland, United Kingdom organised?
The atlas files Scotland, United Kingdom by county, following official administrative boundaries; 32 counties currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the county where it is located; Highland is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Scotland, United Kingdom?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 190 police units here. Open a county to see the units in each area.