New Barlinnie prison costs double to almost £1bn
The replacement HMP Glasgow will open in 2028, three years later than originally planned.
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HM Prison Barlinnie
Prison in Riddrie, Glasgow, Scotland
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 northeast of Glasgow, Scotland. It is informally known locally as The Big Hoose, Bar and Bar-L. In 2018, plans for its closure were announced.
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Cost of replacement jail for notorious Barlinnie soars to almost £1bn
The projected cost of a new prison replacing Scotland's notorious HMP Barlinnie has more than doubled to almost £1bn.
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