Castle Huntly escapee fled to HMP Shotts because he preferred its regime
William Hunter was not coping with the "relaxed" surroundings at Castle Huntly and decided to travel to HMP Shotts in Glasgow.
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William Hunter was not coping with the "relaxed" surroundings at Castle Huntly and decided to travel to HMP Shotts in Glasgow.
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