Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland

07/04/2026

We have had an another Egg-cellent donation from Scotmid Co-operative Convenience Stores to support our Easter Party. These little donation make such a huge different to the children and their families and will make our event even more enjoyable 😋

From all the staff and children at the Early Years Scotland Family Visitor Centre HMP Low Moss....... Thank You

06/04/2026

Information welcome packs at our Family Visitor Centre provides essential practical, emotional, and procedural support to our families, reducing the stress and anxiety associated with visiting a prison. These packs are particularly beneficial for first-time visitors, helping to alleviate the fear, confusion, and stigma often experienced during their first visit.

Please speak to a member of staff to receive one these are situated on the tea/coffee bar.

PLEASE NOTE these can be posted prior to your visit. We understand getting approved for visits may take some time and we can get these posted ASAP 😊

06/04/2026

Carrying on from Autism Awareness Day. We would like to say a huge thank you to Families Outside for providing us with the following items:

* Noise reducing ear defenders
* Neon Sunglasses 🕶
* Dyslexia overlays
* Weighted laptop pads and wrist bands
* Sensory stones
* Visual emotion and mood discs
* Colour and shape sensory pad
* Cuddly vibrating toys
* Fidget exploration bag
* Mini fibre optic LED lights

These will be a great resources for the Early Years Scotland Family Visitor Centre HMP Low Moss

"When Everyone is Included, Everyone Wins"

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who hopped into our Easter party! 🐣 We had so much fun seeing the balloon animal creations and amazing temporary tattoos thanks to Carrie and Amy our volunteers. I also hear a suprise visitor made an appearance with Easter eggs 🐰 Thanks again to our Volunteer Alison and the Torrance Parish Church for their Easter Egg Drive to support the Early Years Scotland Family Visitor Centre HMP Low Moss.

Happy Easter Monday 🐥 🐰

06/04/2026

Are you a passionate, confident, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Family Support Worker to lead sessions at our new EYS Family Support Service at HMP Dumfries.

Full details: https://earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/family-support-worker-hmp-dumfries/

31/03/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE OF PRISON VISITORS CENTRES - your opinion is important! Complete the survey here 👉 https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/figure8/prison-visitors-centre-review-family-members-survey
OR speak to your local prison visitors service Scottish Prison Service Families Outside

24/03/2026

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE OF PRISON VISITORS SERVICES - your opinion is important !👉 https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/figure8/prison-visitors-centre-review-family-members-survey
OR speak to your local prison visitors service Scottish Prison Service Families Outside

17/03/2026

Are you a (adult) family member who is currently visiting a loved one(s) in a Scottish Prison? If the answer is yes, this survey is for you!
Please help with the review of Scotland's prison visitors centres! 👉
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/figure8/prison-visitors-centre-review-family-members-survey

11/03/2026

Prison Visitor Centres across Scotland are being reviewed and this is a chance for families to have their views heard on their experiences of the services.
Complete the survey here -
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/figure8/prison-visitors-centre-review-family-members-survey

10/03/2026