Highland custody
HMP Inverness (IV2 3HH) is a smaller SPS men’s local serving the Highlands and Islands court circuit. Capacity is limited compared with Barlinnie; transfers south happen when population or security requires it.
Finding someone in the Highlands
Contact SPS through official channels. A person “up north” might be in Inverness, Grampian, or already transferred — only confirmation from SPS or a solicitor ends the guessing.
Visits at Porterfield
SPS Inverness visitor information on sps.gov.uk covers booking and ID. Small locals sometimes run fewer visit sessions than central belt prisons — read the live page before booking hotels on the Moray Firth.
Porterfield Road access
Inverness railway station is the hub for rail; Porterfield Road is a taxi ride from the city centre. Fly-in visitors use Inverness airport with the same last-mile planning.
Questions about HMP Inverness
- Will everyone from Inverness court stay at HMP Inverness?
- Not always. SPS moves prisoners for capacity and security. Confirm the actual establishment before travelling.
- Is there an online Inverness inmate list?
- No. Scottish prisons do not publish names. Use SPS enquiry routes.