Prison Information
Getting in Touch
Main switch board: 0141 770 2000
Family Contact Officer: 0141 770 2037
Social Work Unit: 0141 770 2123
Chaplains: 0141 770 2059
81 Lee Ave
Glasgow
G33 2QX
Visiting the Prison
Visits to HMP Barlinnie have been temporarily suspended.
Following advice from Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Protection Team and the Scottish Government The Scottish Prison Service are suspending visits to HMP Barlinnie with immediate effect.
HMP Barlinnie is regarded as a household and is within the area covered by the recent restrictions.
People coming from the affected areas – Glasgow City, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire – should not visit any Scottish prison.
These arrangements will be kept under review and further information will be posted when it is available.
Please note that virtual visits are unaffected by these changes.
Prison information, and how to book a visit at HMP Barlinnie is available here.
Travel to the Prison
Visitor Centre Information
HMP Barlinnie has a Visitors’ Centre service provided by The Croft.
Due to the Coronavirus The Croft is supporting families remotely.
Open Monday to Friday 11am -6pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.30am – 5pm
(closed 1-2pm each day for lunch)
Staff are available via help@barlinnievisitorscentre.org anytime or you can complete the website enquiries form https://www.barlinnievisitorscentre.org/support-chat/
The service is based in the entrance area in HMP Barlinnie.
In normal circumstances the service offers:
- Hot Drinks
- Information, support and advice
- Toys, Books, and Games for children
You can contact the Croft in advance of your visit.
Contact Details
The Croft
Barlinnie Visitors’ Centre
(The Croft), 81 Lee Avenue
Riddrie,
Glasgow,
G33 2QX
07484 664 950 (please leave a message on the answer machine, someone will call you back as soon as possible)
help@barlinnievisitorscentre.org
Opening Times
Open Monday to Friday 11am -6pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.30am – 5pm
(closed 1-2pm each day for lunch)
Other Information
Further information on the Visitors’ Centre is available at www.barlinniveisitorscentre.org
Financial Support for Visits to Prison
For information on financial support for visits to prison - please click here.