HM Prison Dumfries

Built in 1883 to replace old prisons in Dumfries, Kirkcudbright and Stranraer, this castellated building was the work of Major-General T.B. Collinson, the architect and engineer to the Scottish Prisons Department.

The original purpose of the prison was to house male and female remand and convicted prisoners from SW Scotland and the building, having undergone many alterations and changes of use, still works as prison today, serving a very important role in the rehabilitation of convicts.

Booking Event
A comprehensive tour of HM Prison will be conducted between 12pm and 3pm where visitors will experience the residential area, work locations and visit room. As this is a working prison there are restrictions so please call Solway Heritage on 01387 247543 to book your place and they will be explained. No under 16s.

From the A75 follow signs for Dumfries at the large Glasgow Road roundabout with the suspension bridge above. Continue until you reach traffic lights and take the right hand lane, turning right. Take the next right bringing you onto Terregles Street. The prison is second on the left.