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Restored Ref: UG0483

Power cut affecting Inverness and nearby areas

IV1 1XD, IV1 1XE, IV1 3UD, IV1 3XD, IV4 7AR and 31 more postcodes

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

Started

28 Oct, 17:04

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 02 Nov, 08:25

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 35 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 have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 18:30 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead 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 'UG0483'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

IV1 1XD, IV1 1XE, IV1 3UD, IV1 3XD, IV4 7AR, IV4 7AS, IV4 7AT, IV6 7QQ, IV6 7QZ, IV6 7RS, IV6 7RT, IV6 7RU, IV6 7RX, IV6 7RY, IV6 7RZ, IV6 7SA, IV6 7SB, IV6 7SD, IV6 7SE, IV6 7SF, IV6 7SG, IV6 7SH, IV6 7SL, IV6 7SN, IV6 7SQ, IV6 7SW, IV6 7UA, IV6 7UF, IV6 7WB, IV8 8NP, IV8 8NZ, IV1 1, IV1 3, IV4 7, IV6 7, IV8 8

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Latest updates

  • 28 Oct, 17:08

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 35 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/>We'll be sending our engineers to the area as soon as possible. When they're on their way, we'll let you know what time they'll be arriving. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead 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 'UG0483'

  • 28 Oct, 17:16

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 17:18

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 35 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 have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 18:30 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead 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 'UG0483'

  • 28 Oct, 17:36

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 18:46

    Power restored

  • 02 Nov, 07:45

    Power cut reported

  • 02 Nov, 08:25

    Power restored

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