Details of these visits are shown in the following table.EstablishmentDate(s) of VisitsAgendaHMP Stirling25 May 2023Tour of facility and discussion ahead of formal openingHMP Polmont9 June 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Shotts23 June 2023HMP Shotts Visitor Centre RoadshowHMP Edinburgh27 June 2023Book launch of “The Good Prison Officer” and discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Grampian19 July 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Inverness20 July 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Perth20 July 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Dumfries2 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Kilmarnock2 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Greenock3 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Barlinnie25 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Glenochil13 September 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Edinburgh29 September 2023Participate in Recovery Walk and tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Shotts3 October 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Addiewell27 October 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentLilias Centre1 December 2023Tour of facility and discussion on managing prison population and issues specific to establishmentHMP Low Moss13 December 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Castle Huntly21 February 2024Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Perth8 July 2024Visit to establishment and announcement around Consultation on Long Term PrisonersHMP Stirling15 August 2024Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Highland site28 August 2024Tour of site and existing structureHMP Edinburgh18 December 2024Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Barlinnie5 February 2025Announcement of signing of HMP Glasgow Stage 2 contractHMP Polmont20 March 2025Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Low Moss24 March 2025Discussion with prison senior management team on managing prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentI met with the Prison Governors Association on 19 September 2023 where we discussed a range of issues including prison population, case management, recruitment and terms and conditions for governors.In addition Prison Governors will have been attendees at wider meetings in relation to Scotland’s prisons as appropriate. S6W...