HM Prison Highland

HM Prison Highland is a prison under construction in the Highlands of Scotland. Originally anticipated to open in 2020, it is expected to replace HM Prison Inverness in 2027.

History

In November 2022, the construction costs rose to £140 million. By 2024, the completion date was delayed to 2026 and the cost increased to over £200M; over four times the original budget. In June 2026, it was revealed the prison was further delayed to spring 2027.

In August 2024, workers uncovered a 2,000 year old prehistoric settlement.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Cost of new Highland prison swells by £70million to over £200 million". The Herald. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "Cost of new Inverness prison increases to almost £140m". BBC News. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "New Inverness prison to cost four times more than original price". BBC News. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Further delay to completion of £209m HMP Highland". BBC News. 25 June 2026. Retrieved 14 October 2026.
  5. ↑ "Prehistoric houses found at site of new Inverness prison". BBC News. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.

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