HMP Aberdeen
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HMP[1] Aberdeen (known as Craiginches or the Torry Hilton) is a prison located in the city of Aberdeen in Scotland, run by the Scottish Prison Service. The prison was built in 1881 housing male prisoners. Aberdeen was the site of the last execution in Scotland.Known as one of the most overcrowded prisons in Scotland it runs on average at 170% of capacity. In recent years it has seen an increase in inmates from outwith the Grampian Sheriffdom, mainly from Wolverhampton and London. A diverse population leading to many internal feuds and disputes. It runs exceptional drug rehabilitation programmes and has been a pioneer for drug projects such as drug use kits etc. The management also wish to pilot a needle exchange.
Henry John Burnett, the last man to be executed in Scotland, was hanged inside the prison on 15 August 1963.
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- ^ HMP: Her Majesty's Prison.
