Account Summary
Bio
The official Twitter channel of the Scottish Prison Service, posting news and latest updates.
Followers Count
7,151
Friends Count
236
Tweets Count
3,184
List Count
46
Location
Scotland
Verified
No
Followers Analysis (based on followers sample)
Verified
Number of Verified accounts
204
Percentage of Verified accounts
2.97%
Protected
Number of Protected accounts
886
Percentage of Protected accounts
12.9%
Age
Average Age of Twitter accounts
9 years
Bios
Number of users without a Bio
1,974
Number of users with a Bio
4,893
Percentage of users with a Bio
71.25%
Percentage of users without a Bio
28.75%
Worldcloud of Bios
Top 10 followers with the highest follower count
| Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 14105674 | 568322 | 7443 |
| PoliceScotland | 323641 | 694 | 21432 |
| HumzaYousaf | 211802 | 5665 | 41614 |
| Edinburgh_CC | 136410 | 1269 | 51838 |
| jasonleitch | 99830 | 2397 | 15724 |
| AamerAnwar | 96156 | 2477 | 35940 |
| transcotland | 81016 | 811 | 18556 |
| MForstater | 77760 | 9523 | 50435 |
| garydoc777 | 75444 | 7173 | 59878 |
| scotgovhealth | 68931 | 1114 | 12680 |
Top 10 followers with the highest following count
| Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 568322 | 14105674 | 7443 |
| george_shepherd | 66579 | 63892 | 7851 |
| walkamileuk | 44838 | 40771 | 29662 |
| scottishbktrust | 33167 | 64124 | 73086 |
| ThirdSectorLab | 32270 | 37686 | 76951 |
| PaulFerris_Gla | 31145 | 65790 | 58653 |
| DailySource | 28512 | 23933 | 176861 |
| FinWycherley | 25337 | 23169 | 22451 |
| CVsquad | 24335 | 11821 | 1439 |
| memorytriggers | 23855 | 24824 | 13083 |
Top 10 followers with the highest tweet count
| Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| MrMalky | 486101 | 18511 | 14275 |
| punkpuffin | 401572 | 2844 | 2042 |
| TheMainstand | 354225 | 1423 | 2223 |
| AlbaPartyTime | 337232 | 13175 | 8993 |
| 1969Human | 205930 | 1084 | 4914 |
| lungowe | 198695 | 1094 | 4994 |
| 55depp55 | 188246 | 3381 | 3270 |
| WattsWilma | 182632 | 3614 | 4679 |
| DailySource | 176861 | 23933 | 28512 |
| Tara_Hewitt | 151643 | 10013 | 10206 |
Top 10 followers with the highest listed count
| Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 31690 | 568322 | 14105674 |
| edbookfest | 1319 | 4132 | 68771 |
| Edinburgh_CC | 1063 | 1269 | 136410 |
| PoliceScotland | 980 | 694 | 323641 |
| GdnScotland | 948 | 512 | 50927 |
| ThirdSectorLab | 938 | 32270 | 37686 |
| ByLeavesWeLive | 925 | 7742 | 44622 |
| DailySource | 901 | 28512 | 23933 |
| scottishbktrust | 898 | 33167 | 64124 |
| HumzaYousaf | 866 | 5665 | 211802 |
Tweets Analysis
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
500
Earliest tweet was on
2022-03-14
Latest tweet was on
2023-04-11
Tweets covering
392 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
337
Percentage of total tweets
67%
Number of Original tweets
129
Percentage of total tweets
25%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
412
Percentage of total tweets
82%
Number of tweets that were Replies
22
Percentage of total tweets
4%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
12
Percentage of total tweets
2%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
156
Percentage of total tweets
31%
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1552578632618491905 | We are delighted to announce the completion of our first women's Community Custody Unit: 'The Bella Centre' in Dundee. The facility is the first of its kind in the UK, and marks a step change in the way Scotland supports women in custody. Read more: https://t.co/R7ax8IEavt https://t.co/YhvH5ZSkW2 | 62 |
| 1581976580968316928 | At HMP Inverness, staff have set up a Naloxone information stand in the visits waiting area. This aims to inform and reach out to families and friends of those in our care, to offer information about Naloxone and to break down barriers associated with its use. https://t.co/sEmSgwpK8m | 23 |
| 1590335989914144768 | Women in our care at HMP & YOI Cornton Vale have been knitting poppies in the lead up to Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday this week. https://t.co/QxtWMNgQqn | 15 |
| 1576859607733002242 | On Thursday 29th September, SPS joined other UK Prison, Probation and Youth Justice services to mark Hidden Heroes day. A range of gestures were extended to SPS staff on the day, including those pictured below from HMPYOI Polmont. Thank you to all of our Hidden Heroes. https://t.co/JKov3RTheZ | 14 |
| 1583088146685665280 | Curious about what it’s like to work at HMP Low Moss as a Prison Officer? Join us on Tuesday, 25th October at 6.30pm for a virtual recruitment event. To register your interest and request a link to the event, please email: LowMossHumanResources@prisons.gov.scot https://t.co/74DTmzoeyZ | 12 |
| 1588486220102791168 | As part of @poppyscotland's 'Light Up Red' Campaign, HMP Perth's historic Gate House has been lit in remembrance of all who have lost their lives through conflict. The campaign raises awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal across the country #LightUpRed2022 #ScottishPoppyAppeal https://t.co/KcVbppoGdG | 11 |
| 1602996835152408576 | Nine men in our care at HMP Inverness have completed an intensive 1-week Self-Coaching Recovery course facilitated by @Recovery_Scot. The course comprised of 10 sessions, covering topics from active listening to trauma-informed approaches to recovery. https://t.co/o9fb7y1mBX | 10 |
| 1598661004170301446 | Women at the Bella Centre have been learning about creative arts, writing, sewing and tapestry in a @spaceartscot project; aiming to create a visual image tapestry reflecting the lives of those in the CCU, and to counter the perception of Dundee as Scotland's 'drug capital'. https://t.co/kAfEWGwBca | 10 |
| 1591075571924144129 | Women in our care at HMP & YOI Grampian have been working hard to create poppy displays, as part of activities to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. https://t.co/wRbncGd3PB | 10 |
| 1615748352745902082 | We're hosting a Careers Event for those interested in the role of a Prison Officer at HMP & YOI Grampian. Join us on 30th January from 10am-1pm, or 2pm to 5pm, to learn about the role. To register your interest, please email GrampianHumanResource@prisons.gov.scot https://t.co/xZPZ1XhXNM | 10 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Reply count
| ID | Text | Reply count |
|---|---|---|
| 1618972236035117056 | There's still time to register for our Careers Event at HMP & YOI Grampian, for those interested in a career as a Prison Officer. Join us on 30th January from 10am-1pm, or 2pm to 5pm, to learn more about the role. To register, please email GrampianHumanResource@prisons.gov.scot https://t.co/sbJEr7kapZ | 7 |
| 1552578632618491905 | We are delighted to announce the completion of our first women's Community Custody Unit: 'The Bella Centre' in Dundee. The facility is the first of its kind in the UK, and marks a step change in the way Scotland supports women in custody. Read more: https://t.co/R7ax8IEavt https://t.co/YhvH5ZSkW2 | 7 |
| 1583412786956103680 | We recently said goodbye to Officer Brian McLellan from HMP Low Moss, when he retired from SPS after 40 years' service. We would like to thank Brian for his long service and wish him all the best for his retirement. https://t.co/jJetgWT2xk | 6 |
| 1617862278346334216 | Exercise plays a big role in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Last week, HMP&YOI Cornton Vale welcomed Danny from @StenhousemuirFC who led a football session. Everyone took part in football games and competitions, practiced penalty kicks, and took on the crossbar challenge https://t.co/JfLg02MulJ | 6 |
| 1645411317157863430 | We’re thrilled to share that Colin O’Flaherty, Regimes Officer at HMP Edinburgh, has won a prestigious @ButlerTrust Commendation for his work supporting the families of those in our care. You can read all about Colin's fantastic achievement here: https://t.co/r6cZWUs5k8 https://t.co/xSkpmiYOa7 | 5 |
| 1549396602980368385 | To mark #WorldYouthSkillsDay on 15 July, HMP & YOI Polmont held an employability event for those in our care, attended by internal and external stakeholders and partners. Read more on our website: https://t.co/L9N77ZnDhN @prisonlearning https://t.co/7oIuwHV9gm | 4 |
| 1601245295437914114 | Today a cohort of new Operations Officers graduated from SPS College, and now begin their careers with us. We're delighted that we were able to live stream the event so that families and friends of those graduating could join in celebrating their achievements. Congrats OFP 85! https://t.co/y2HbAEWBPo | 4 |
| 1591075571924144129 | Women in our care at HMP & YOI Grampian have been working hard to create poppy displays, as part of activities to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. https://t.co/wRbncGd3PB | 3 |
| 1581976580968316928 | At HMP Inverness, staff have set up a Naloxone information stand in the visits waiting area. This aims to inform and reach out to families and friends of those in our care, to offer information about Naloxone and to break down barriers associated with its use. https://t.co/sEmSgwpK8m | 3 |
| 1603774829592981508 | We recently said goodbye to two long-serving members of staff as they retired from the SPS. FLM Maureen Ritchie, HMP Shotts, and Officer Mark Kennedy, HMP Low Moss, served a combined total of 80 years with us. Read more: https://t.co/PaTcMB3nXm https://t.co/d5mW9Bfl1o | 3 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Quote count
| ID | Text | Quote count |
|---|---|---|
| 1552578632618491905 | We are delighted to announce the completion of our first women's Community Custody Unit: 'The Bella Centre' in Dundee. The facility is the first of its kind in the UK, and marks a step change in the way Scotland supports women in custody. Read more: https://t.co/R7ax8IEavt https://t.co/YhvH5ZSkW2 | 10 |
| 1514935989139083267 | Chris from HMP Perth was successful in getting two of his poems published in the annual @KoestlerArts anthology in 2021 - a tremendous feat as only 50 works are featured in total. He would like to direct any publishing fees to a women’s refuge charity while still in prison. https://t.co/hwd2LgUp1A | 3 |
| 1504477476214358024 | We are delighted to share that Shona Pate, manager of the @BarnardosScot Visitor Centre at HMP Edinburgh, has received a second @ButlerTrust Award for going above and beyond in supporting families of those in our care throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. https://t.co/VZKwhvNXEF | 3 |
| 1617862278346334216 | Exercise plays a big role in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Last week, HMP&YOI Cornton Vale welcomed Danny from @StenhousemuirFC who led a football session. Everyone took part in football games and competitions, practiced penalty kicks, and took on the crossbar challenge https://t.co/JfLg02MulJ | 3 |
| 1618972236035117056 | There's still time to register for our Careers Event at HMP & YOI Grampian, for those interested in a career as a Prison Officer. Join us on 30th January from 10am-1pm, or 2pm to 5pm, to learn more about the role. To register, please email GrampianHumanResource@prisons.gov.scot https://t.co/sbJEr7kapZ | 2 |
| 1549396602980368385 | To mark #WorldYouthSkillsDay on 15 July, HMP & YOI Polmont held an employability event for those in our care, attended by internal and external stakeholders and partners. Read more on our website: https://t.co/L9N77ZnDhN @prisonlearning https://t.co/7oIuwHV9gm | 2 |
| 1604793666337398786 | We were thrilled to welcome @nevisensemble to some of our establishments over the past few months. The travelling orchestra visited HMPs Barlinnie, Perth and Glenochil, playing music for those in our care in support of projects to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health. https://t.co/KVsyecfULx | 2 |
| 1521778606476775425 | With the support of @spaceartscot, individuals at HMP Glenochil have been making sunflowers to raise funds for the @decappeal in Ukraine. Flowers are being distributed to local businesses and shops, each with a QR code attached that can be scanned to donate vital funds. https://t.co/xCAa3pY6Ze | 2 |
| 1503307594722693122 | A temporary suspension to Visits at HMP Greenock has been implemented, in place until 21 March 2022. More info: https://t.co/PnTQvy32gU | 2 |
| 1600813538360324096 | Bob, a Residential FLM at HMP Castle Huntly, has set up a music workshop for those in our care after seeing the positive impact of music therapy at HMP Perth. ‘Vox Liminis’ participants are taught songwriting, how to play instruments and the intricacies of music production. https://t.co/7IVfD2HDor | 2 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1552578632618491905 | We are delighted to announce the completion of our first women's Community Custody Unit: 'The Bella Centre' in Dundee. The facility is the first of its kind in the UK, and marks a step change in the way Scotland supports women in custody. Read more: https://t.co/R7ax8IEavt https://t.co/YhvH5ZSkW2 | 173 |
| 1581976580968316928 | At HMP Inverness, staff have set up a Naloxone information stand in the visits waiting area. This aims to inform and reach out to families and friends of those in our care, to offer information about Naloxone and to break down barriers associated with its use. https://t.co/sEmSgwpK8m | 87 |
| 1590335989914144768 | Women in our care at HMP & YOI Cornton Vale have been knitting poppies in the lead up to Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday this week. https://t.co/QxtWMNgQqn | 74 |
| 1591075571924144129 | Women in our care at HMP & YOI Grampian have been working hard to create poppy displays, as part of activities to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. https://t.co/wRbncGd3PB | 63 |
| 1567958883515174912 | The Scottish Prison Service is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty. The Queen showed tremendous devotion and service during her 70 years as Monarch. Our condolences to the King, Queen Consort, and all other members of the Royal Family, at this time. https://t.co/AnbsPVbd1k | 63 |
| 1576859607733002242 | On Thursday 29th September, SPS joined other UK Prison, Probation and Youth Justice services to mark Hidden Heroes day. A range of gestures were extended to SPS staff on the day, including those pictured below from HMPYOI Polmont. Thank you to all of our Hidden Heroes. https://t.co/JKov3RTheZ | 61 |
| 1574307788485906433 | In July we welcomed Lady Martha Bruce to the Bella Centre. Lady Martha was the first Governor in Charge of HMP & YOI Cornton Vale in 1975. She spoke of her pride at what the SPS has achieved, and we were delighted that she was able to join us to mark Bella's completion. https://t.co/V3qoGYV7ur | 56 |
| 1609898176340803587 | HMP Barlinnie Interventions and @siscorecovery held a Christmas event for those who attend the Recovery Café. Christmas without loved ones and dealing with addiction issues can be difficult. The event allowed people to celebrate the time of year together. Thanks to all involved. https://t.co/20jYwkLsYB | 55 |
| 1605140957095002112 | Young men at HMP&YOI Polmont recently took part in an Introduction to Hospitality course, and hosted an afternoon tea for representatives from Apex and Hilton hotels. Read more: https://t.co/HzyH1iJvqn @Springboard_UK @CashBackScot @Access2Industry https://t.co/RtXKMGeioR | 55 |
| 1615695637617512448 | In December, women at our Bella and Lilias Centres took part in a festive cookery workshop with Scotland’s national chef and Masterchef winner, @Gmacchef. Gary kindly gave his time free of charge to help them gain confidence in buying, preparing and cooking their Christmas meals. https://t.co/CAJoSaS5AG | 53 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #antibullyingweek | 2 |
| #rednoseday | 1 |
| #christmasjumperday | 1 |
| #lightupred2022 | 1 |
| #scottishpoppyappeal | 1 |
| #hiddenheroesday | 1 |
| #worldmentalhealthday | 1 |
| #recoverymonth2022 | 1 |
| #internationaloverdoseawarenessday | 1 |
| #samaritansawarenessday | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| @koestlerarts | 9 |
| @prisonlearning | 5 |
| @fifecollege | 4 |
| @butlertrust | 3 |
| @spaceartscot | 3 |
| @actn4childrscot | 2 |
| @barnardosscot | 2 |
| @samaritans | 2 |
| @decappeal | 2 |
| @ukcareersfair | 2 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
