In an emergency, always call 999 first.
In an emergency, always call 999 first. For non-urgent police matters, call 101. For non-urgent medical advice, call NHS 24 on 111.
Emergency Services
| Service |
Number |
Notes |
| Police Scotland |
999 /
101
|
999 for emergencies; 101 for non-urgent matters
|
| Scottish Fire & Rescue |
999
|
—
|
| Scottish Ambulance Service |
999
|
—
|
| HM Coastguard |
999
|
—
|
| Mountain Rescue |
999
|
Ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue
|
Health
| Service |
Number |
Notes |
| NHS Dumfries & Galloway |
01387 246246
|
Main switchboard
|
| NHS 24 |
111
|
For non-emergencies
|
Flooding & Weather
Utilities
| Service |
Number |
Notes |
| Scottish Power (electricity) |
105
|
Power cuts map
|
| Gas emergency |
0800 111999
|
Suspected gas leaks
|
| Scottish Water |
08000 778778
|
scottishwater.co.uk
|
| BT Openreach |
08000 232023
|
Issues with phone and internet
|
Local Council & Travel