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HMP Edinburgh

HMP Edinburgh is a Category B local prison for men in Edinburgh. Also known as Saughton.

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HMP Edinburgh is a Scottish Prison Service prison. Official visiting and phone rules sit on the SPS page until families start a picture here.

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eMates is not working as usualEstate-wide eMates update · 29 September 2026