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Restored Ref: UE9986

Power cut affecting Inverness and nearby areas

IV3 5DW, IV3 6YA, IV3 6YN, IV36 7YN, IV63 6TN and 23 more postcodes

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

24 Oct, 14:49

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 30 Oct, 15:57

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 78 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 09:30 30/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 15:00 30/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE9986'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

IV3 5DW, IV3 6YA, IV3 6YN, IV36 7YN, IV63 6TN, IV63 7AB, IV63 7YA, IV63 7YD, IV63 7YE, IV63 7YF, IV63 7YG, IV63 7YH, IV63 7YJ, IV63 7YL, IV63 7YN, IV63 7YQ, IV63 7YW, PH1 3AQ, PH19 1AB, PH35 4HN, IV3 5, IV3 6, IV36 7, IV63 6, IV63 7, PH1 3, PH19 1, PH35 4

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Latest updates

  • 24 Oct, 14:41

    Power cut reported

  • 24 Oct, 14:44

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm&nbsp;Boelo&nbsp;is&nbsp;causing&nbsp;disruption&nbsp;to&nbsp;electricity&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;across&nbsp;our&nbsp;network.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;working&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;clock&nbsp;to&nbsp;restore&nbsp;power&nbsp;as&nbsp;safely&nbsp;and&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;as&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;If&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;is&nbsp;off&nbsp;and&nbsp;your&nbsp;postcode&nbsp;is&nbsp;listed&nbsp;as&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;fault,&nbsp;please&nbsp;be&nbsp;assured&nbsp;that&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;aware&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;assessing&nbsp;the&nbsp;damage&nbsp;and&nbsp;carrying&nbsp;out&nbsp;repairs.&nbsp;Severe&nbsp;weather&nbsp;may&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;difficult&nbsp;to&nbsp;access&nbsp;some&nbsp;areas&nbsp;safely,&nbsp;so&nbsp;estimated&nbsp;restoration&nbsp;times&nbsp;may&nbsp;change&nbsp;or&nbsp;repairs&nbsp;may&nbsp;take&nbsp;longer&nbsp;than&nbsp;expected.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;stay&nbsp;safe&nbsp;and&nbsp;keep&nbsp;well&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;fallen&nbsp;or&nbsp;damaged&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines&nbsp;and&nbsp;electrical&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;and&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;try&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;trees&nbsp;or&nbsp;debris&nbsp;that&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;touching&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines.&nbsp;If&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;unsafe&nbsp;outside,&nbsp;stay&nbsp;indoors&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;advice&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;services.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;extra&nbsp;help&nbsp;during&nbsp;a&nbsp;power&nbsp;cut,&nbsp;please&nbsp;get&nbsp;in&nbsp;touch.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;here&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;you.&nbsp;We’ll&nbsp;keep&nbsp;Power&nbsp;Track&nbsp;updated&nbsp;as&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;make&nbsp;progress,&nbsp;and&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;register&nbsp;for&nbsp;live&nbsp;updates&nbsp;below&nbsp;to&nbsp;receive&nbsp;a&nbsp;text&nbsp;if&nbsp;anything&nbsp;changes.&nbsp;Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;patience&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;while&nbsp;we&nbsp;work&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;back&nbsp;on.</p>

  • 24 Oct, 14:51

    Power cut reported

  • 24 Oct, 15:00

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm&nbsp;Boelo&nbsp;is&nbsp;causing&nbsp;disruption&nbsp;to&nbsp;electricity&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;across&nbsp;our&nbsp;network.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;working&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;clock&nbsp;to&nbsp;restore&nbsp;power&nbsp;as&nbsp;safely&nbsp;and&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;as&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;If&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;is&nbsp;off&nbsp;and&nbsp;your&nbsp;postcode&nbsp;is&nbsp;listed&nbsp;as&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;fault,&nbsp;please&nbsp;be&nbsp;assured&nbsp;that&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;aware&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;assessing&nbsp;the&nbsp;damage&nbsp;and&nbsp;carrying&nbsp;out&nbsp;repairs.&nbsp;Severe&nbsp;weather&nbsp;may&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;difficult&nbsp;to&nbsp;access&nbsp;some&nbsp;areas&nbsp;safely,&nbsp;so&nbsp;estimated&nbsp;restoration&nbsp;times&nbsp;may&nbsp;change&nbsp;or&nbsp;repairs&nbsp;may&nbsp;take&nbsp;longer&nbsp;than&nbsp;expected.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;stay&nbsp;safe&nbsp;and&nbsp;keep&nbsp;well&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;fallen&nbsp;or&nbsp;damaged&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines&nbsp;and&nbsp;electrical&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;and&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;try&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;trees&nbsp;or&nbsp;debris&nbsp;that&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;touching&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines.&nbsp;If&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;unsafe&nbsp;outside,&nbsp;stay&nbsp;indoors&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;advice&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;services.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;extra&nbsp;help&nbsp;during&nbsp;a&nbsp;power&nbsp;cut,&nbsp;please&nbsp;get&nbsp;in&nbsp;touch.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;here&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;you.&nbsp;We’ll&nbsp;keep&nbsp;Power&nbsp;Track&nbsp;updated&nbsp;as&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;make&nbsp;progress,&nbsp;and&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;register&nbsp;for&nbsp;live&nbsp;updates&nbsp;below&nbsp;to&nbsp;receive&nbsp;a&nbsp;text&nbsp;if&nbsp;anything&nbsp;changes.&nbsp;Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;patience&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;while&nbsp;we&nbsp;work&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;back&nbsp;on.</p>

  • 24 Oct, 15:08

    Power cut reported

  • 24 Oct, 17:20

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm&nbsp;Boelo&nbsp;is&nbsp;causing&nbsp;disruption&nbsp;to&nbsp;electricity&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;across&nbsp;our&nbsp;network.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;working&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;clock&nbsp;to&nbsp;restore&nbsp;power&nbsp;as&nbsp;safely&nbsp;and&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;as&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;If&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;is&nbsp;off&nbsp;and&nbsp;your&nbsp;postcode&nbsp;is&nbsp;listed&nbsp;as&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;fault,&nbsp;please&nbsp;be&nbsp;assured&nbsp;that&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;aware&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;assessing&nbsp;the&nbsp;damage&nbsp;and&nbsp;carrying&nbsp;out&nbsp;repairs.&nbsp;Severe&nbsp;weather&nbsp;may&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;difficult&nbsp;to&nbsp;access&nbsp;some&nbsp;areas&nbsp;safely,&nbsp;so&nbsp;estimated&nbsp;restoration&nbsp;times&nbsp;may&nbsp;change&nbsp;or&nbsp;repairs&nbsp;may&nbsp;take&nbsp;longer&nbsp;than&nbsp;expected.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;stay&nbsp;safe&nbsp;and&nbsp;keep&nbsp;well&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;fallen&nbsp;or&nbsp;damaged&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines&nbsp;and&nbsp;electrical&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;and&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;try&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;trees&nbsp;or&nbsp;debris&nbsp;that&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;touching&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines.&nbsp;If&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;unsafe&nbsp;outside,&nbsp;stay&nbsp;indoors&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;advice&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;services.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;extra&nbsp;help&nbsp;during&nbsp;a&nbsp;power&nbsp;cut,&nbsp;please&nbsp;get&nbsp;in&nbsp;touch.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;here&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;you.&nbsp;We’ll&nbsp;keep&nbsp;Power&nbsp;Track&nbsp;updated&nbsp;as&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;make&nbsp;progress,&nbsp;and&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;register&nbsp;for&nbsp;live&nbsp;updates&nbsp;below&nbsp;to&nbsp;receive&nbsp;a&nbsp;text&nbsp;if&nbsp;anything&nbsp;changes.&nbsp;Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;patience&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;while&nbsp;we&nbsp;work&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;back&nbsp;on.</p>

  • 24 Oct, 17:28

    Power cut reported

  • 24 Oct, 18:05

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm&nbsp;Boelo&nbsp;is&nbsp;causing&nbsp;disruption&nbsp;to&nbsp;electricity&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;across&nbsp;our&nbsp;network.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;working&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;clock&nbsp;to&nbsp;restore&nbsp;power&nbsp;as&nbsp;safely&nbsp;and&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;as&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;If&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;is&nbsp;off&nbsp;and&nbsp;your&nbsp;postcode&nbsp;is&nbsp;listed&nbsp;as&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;fault,&nbsp;please&nbsp;be&nbsp;assured&nbsp;that&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;aware&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;are&nbsp;assessing&nbsp;the&nbsp;damage&nbsp;and&nbsp;carrying&nbsp;out&nbsp;repairs.&nbsp;Severe&nbsp;weather&nbsp;may&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;difficult&nbsp;to&nbsp;access&nbsp;some&nbsp;areas&nbsp;safely,&nbsp;so&nbsp;estimated&nbsp;restoration&nbsp;times&nbsp;may&nbsp;change&nbsp;or&nbsp;repairs&nbsp;may&nbsp;take&nbsp;longer&nbsp;than&nbsp;expected.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;stay&nbsp;safe&nbsp;and&nbsp;keep&nbsp;well&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;fallen&nbsp;or&nbsp;damaged&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines&nbsp;and&nbsp;electrical&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;and&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;try&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;trees&nbsp;or&nbsp;debris&nbsp;that&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;touching&nbsp;power&nbsp;lines.&nbsp;If&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;unsafe&nbsp;outside,&nbsp;stay&nbsp;indoors&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;advice&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;services.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;extra&nbsp;help&nbsp;during&nbsp;a&nbsp;power&nbsp;cut,&nbsp;please&nbsp;get&nbsp;in&nbsp;touch.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;here&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;you.&nbsp;We’ll&nbsp;keep&nbsp;Power&nbsp;Track&nbsp;updated&nbsp;as&nbsp;our&nbsp;teams&nbsp;make&nbsp;progress,&nbsp;and&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;register&nbsp;for&nbsp;live&nbsp;updates&nbsp;below&nbsp;to&nbsp;receive&nbsp;a&nbsp;text&nbsp;if&nbsp;anything&nbsp;changes.&nbsp;Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;patience&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;while&nbsp;we&nbsp;work&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;your&nbsp;power&nbsp;back&nbsp;on.</p>

  • 24 Oct, 18:08

    Power cut reported

  • 24 Oct, 21:47

    Power restored

  • 30 Oct, 12:44

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 78 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 09:30 30/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 14:30 30/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE9986'

  • 30 Oct, 12:46

    Power cut reported

  • 30 Oct, 14:22

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 78 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 09:30 30/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 15:00 30/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE9986'

  • 30 Oct, 14:24

    Power cut reported

  • 30 Oct, 14:54

    Power restored

  • 30 Oct, 15:14

    Power cut reported

  • 30 Oct, 15:57

    Power restored

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 78 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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