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What do prisoners in the Highlands get to eat on Christmas day? Porterfield festive menu revealed


By Alan Shields

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Inverness.Porterfield Prison. Picture: Gary Anthony.
Inverness.Porterfield Prison. Picture: Gary Anthony.

Prisoners in Inverness were served up a £3 Christmas dinner including chicken Balmoral this year.

The full day menu for those serving time at HMP Porterfield on the festive day can be shared thanks to a freedom of information request.

Those inside will start the day with a fairly traditional breakfast consisting of cereal and milk or pain au chocolat.

Brunch consists of sausage, bacon, egg, beans and a hash brown with a roll.

Dinner consists of chicken Balmoral with roast potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts and a Yorkshire pudding.

Vegetarians will be offered alternatives including a vegetarian Wellington and alternative meat-free products.

Finally a Christmas pudding will be served with cream to finish off the festive feast.

A selection box will also be offered to prisoners.

The average cost of the meals per prisoner, per day over the three day period of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day is £2.83.


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