Prisoners in Barlinnie have been sharing their thoughts and fears about life inside during the coronavirus lockdown.

A new website First Time Inside has posted a number of stories from behind bars as men share their fears about the pandemic and their hopes for their lives when they are released.

It has been set with charity Sisco Recovery, which works with prisoners in the jail helping with addiction and preparing them for life back on the outside.

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The men express their worries about family, about the difference inside as fears of the virus spreading reaches everywhere.

Glasgow Times:

One wrote: “It’s very hard being in prison in this lockdown. Usually I would be able to attend Recovery Café and express my urges and feelings. Now I’m having to keep my thoughts and my temptations to myself along with the fear factor of not being by my family’s side whilst outside of prison.

“I get ten minutes a day to check my whole family are ok and healthy. I’ve not seen my family for over seven weeks.”

Another wrote: “It’s tense but quiet which is weirdly edgy. The walls close in so tight sometimes I feel like I might need help to breathe but as long as I know everyone at home is safe I think I’ll be ok.”

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Another wrote: “Who am I now? I’m an addict, a thug, a failure. I’m a brother, I’m wrathful, impulsive and quick witted. Who do I want to be? I want to be sober, strong, I want to be happy and respected. I want to be successful.”

Glasgow Times:

Another told how he was worried about his parents as his dad worked in a hospital and his mum as a carer.

He added: “I’m not worrying about what happens when I’m out because I know I’m going to stay strong and positive and life will work out.”