Perthshire’s two jails have been allowed to see loved ones again for the first time in 17 weeks. Visiting was suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in a raft of measures to contain the virus.
But on Friday, July 31 HMP Open Estate Castle Huntly reopened its doors to visitors with HMP Perth following suit on Monday, August 3. Hollywood actor Alan Cumming to lead Perthshire Pride celebrations Safety measures and restrictions remain in place as the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) continues to follow guidance from Health Protection Scotland and the Scottish Government.A spokesman for the Scottish Prison Service said: “It’s been 17 weeks since we made the difficult decision to suspend physical visits and, since then, we have been working.
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