HM Prison Low Moss
Coordinates: 55°54′22″N 4°13′12″W / 55.906°N 4.220°W / 55.906; -4.220
| Location | Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 700 |
| Opened | 1968 |
| Closed | 2007-2012 |
| Managed by | Scottish Prison Service |
| Governor | Mr Michael Stoney |
HMP Low Moss is located on the outskirts of Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire; near Glasgow, Scotland. It has been operated by the Scottish Prison Service as a prison since 1968 and was for low-category prisoners who had sentences of less than 36 months to serve. The original establishment was closed in May 2007, with the entire site being cleared and redeveloped with a considerably enlarged footprint. The new prison was reopened in March 2012, and accepted its first intake in almost five years.
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