Inspectors have praised a Scottish prison built in Victorian times for being "well-run" and its staff for their "caring and ...

HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland said the prison's 'relaxing, therapeutic' environment was enjoyed by all who spent ...

Both former RAF serviceman Gordon Pinkerton and priest Francis Moore died in hospital after contracting the virus during ...

HMP Dumfries has become the first prison in Scotland to receive official recognition from parkrun UK. The prison now offers an official 5k parkrun to prisoners, staff and members of the community.

Gardening appears to be good for people’s mental and physical health, and there are even suggestions it can help cut crime ...

HMP Dumfries has received a positive review from inspectors who praised the “exceptional quality” of its indoor gardens and the benefits it provides to the population. HM Inspectorate of ...

The report concluded there was "no doubt" that the Dumfries prison was operating well under "strong visible leadership". "HMP Dumfries can take pride in the positive endorsement of all their ...

Former RAF serviceman Gordon Pinkerton and priest Francis Moore were serving sentences at HMP Dumfries when they contracted coronavirus during two separate outbreaks in the prison during the pandemic.

Cordelia has been on 80 parkruns, but found HMP’s the most inspiring Every Saturday morning, thousands of people run, jog, or walk their way around one of Scotland’s 72 parkruns. Now prisoners at ...

Outbreaks have also been reported at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian (90 cases) and HMP Dumfries (25 cases). Cases at HMP Kilmarnock increased by 52% over the past seven days, from 162 to 247.