prisoners were phased in over a 10-week period. Though the SPS had been recruiting over the months leading up to the opening, the majority of the staff were to be experienced officers transferring from existing prisons. Other Uses Part of the former RAF Bishopbriggs site has also been used as a Large goods vehicle and MOT testing centre from the late 1960s, and a Golf Driving range, which was constructed on the northeastern part of the former base. A Department of Health and Social Security Homeless Resettlement Unit, known as "the Spike" also used part of the former RAF Bishopbriggs site until its closure in March 1996. References External links Buildings and structures in East Dunbartonshire 2012 establishments in Scotland 1968 establishments in Scotland Government agencies established in 1968 Government agencies established in 2012 2007 disestablishments in Scotland Bishopbriggs