HMP Noranside explained

HM Prison Noranside
Location:Noranside, Scotland
Status:Abandoned
Capacity:140
Population:135
Managed By:Scottish Prison Service
City:Noranside
County:Angus
Postcode:DD8 3QU
Country:Scotland

HM Prison Noranside (24miles north of Dundee off the A90) was a low-security prison, located in Noranside, Scotland. The prison was managed by the Scottish Prison Service. It had a design capacity of up to 140 prisoners. surprisingly a small number for the size of the prison. It was merged with HMP Castle Huntly on 30 October 2011.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Noranside open prison in Angus to close in October. August 2, 2011. www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Extended home leave for prisoners. May 4, 2006. news.bbc.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Noranside Open Prison to close by the end of October. August 2, 2011. Daily Record.

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