HM Prison Barlinnie
HM Prison Barlinnie is the largest prison in Scotland. It is operated by the Scottish Prison Service and is located in the residential suburb of Riddrie, in the north east of Glasgow, Scotland. It is informally known locally as The Big Hoose, Bar and Bar-L. In 2018, plans for its closure were announced.
| Location | Riddrie, Glasgow |
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| Coordinates | 55°52′10″N 4°10′55″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Capacity | 1018 |
| Population | 1600 (approx) |
| Opened | 1882 |
| Managed by | Scottish Prison Service |
| Governor | Michael Stoney |
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