Saughton

Saughton

flows by here.

It is best known for its prison, known officially as "HM Prison Edinburgh", but colloquially as "Saughton Prison" (or just "Saughton"), which lies on the south of the district.

The Calder Road runs through it, and is one of the main arteries of the city.

Saughton House is a large Government building fronting on Broomhouse Drive and houses the Scottish Executive, Inland Revenue, DVLA and a number of other Government offices. Originally built as a hospital its distinctive spurs are now used as office accommodation.

External links

* [http://www.sps.gov.uk/Default.asp?menuid=177 HM Prison Edinburgh]


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