Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland

30/09/2026

There's still time to sign up for our webinar with The Poverty Alliance!

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30/09/2026

28/09/2026

Speak to the visitors centre at the prison you visit about the support they can give you to apply for a Citizens Card at a discounted rate.

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📸 We accept passports, driving licences, and government IDs. If you don't have one, grab a CitizenCard at www.citizencard.com.

15/09/2026

📢 Do you live in an island community?

Our help with prison visits scheme includes extra support for families living on Scotland's islands, when visiting a loved one in custody.

A payment of up to £200 is available to cover travel to our establishments, twice per year. You don't need to be in receipt of a low-income benefit to be eligible for the scheme.

Visit https://sps-additional-support.form.service.justice.gov.uk/ to find out more!

27/08/2026

This Monday ❤️

25/08/2026

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19/08/2026

If you have a loved one in custody, you can contact any Prison Visitors Centre/Service in Scotland for advice or support.
Contact numbers can be found below -

13/08/2026

What a busy few weeks we have had at the Croft!
Helping our families with our Back to School Campaign by providing vouchers and new/nearly new uniforms donated by our friends at Glasgows no.1 Baby & Family Support Service"scio"

Hope those with children going back to school today enjoy the rest! 😆🤩💜