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Restored Ref: UG0488

Power cut affecting Stornoway and nearby areas

HS1 0EJ, HS1 2AF, HS1 2AP, HS1 2AQ, HS1 2AR and 64 more postcodes

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

Started

28 Oct, 19:11

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 02 Nov, 08:45

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 167 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 22:00 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<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 'UG0488'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

HS1 0EJ, HS1 2AF, HS1 2AP, HS1 2AQ, HS1 2AR, HS1 2DE, HS1 2EG, HS1 2HF, HS1 2HJ, HS1 2HL, HS1 2HN, HS1 2HP, HS1 2HQ, HS1 2HR, HS1 2HT, HS1 2JA, HS1 2LA, HS1 2LB, HS1 2LD, HS1 2LE, HS1 2LF, HS1 2LG, HS1 2LQ, HS1 2UE, HS1 2UF, HS1 2UG, HS2 0AA, HS2 0AN, HS2 0BT, HS2 0DB, HS2 0DD, HS2 0DE, HS2 0DF, HS2 0DG, HS2 0DH, HS2 0DJ, HS2 0DL, HS2 0DN, HS2 0DP, HS2 0DR, HS2 0DS, HS2 0DT, HS2 0DU, HS2 0DW, HS2 0DY, HS2 0DZ, HS2 0EA, HS2 0EB, HS2 0ED, HS2 0EE, HS2 0EF, HS2 0EG, HS2 0EH, HS2 0EJ, HS2 0EL, HS2 0ET, HS2 0FS, HS2 0GT, HS2 0JT, HS2 0SD, HS2 2UE, HS2 9JN, HS9 5UW, HS1 0, HS1 2, HS2 0, HS2 2, HS2 9, HS9 5

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Latest updates

  • 28 Oct, 17:13

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 167 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 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 'UG0488'

  • 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 167 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 21:00 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<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 'UG0488'

  • 28 Oct, 17:26

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 18:08

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 167 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 22:00 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<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 'UG0488'

  • 28 Oct, 18:16

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 20:48

    Power restored

  • 02 Nov, 08:05

    Power cut reported

  • 02 Nov, 08:45

    Power restored

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