Scotland Power Cuts
As of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT, SSEN reported 84 customers affected by unplanned power cuts in Scotland. SP Energy Networks doesn't share live data, so check its map too.
SP Energy Networks serves central and southern Scotland, about 72% of residents, while SSEN serves the remaining 28% across nearly three-quarters of the land area. DUKES lists more than 13,000 MW of wind here, alongside Torness nuclear (1,200 MW) and Peterhead gas (1,180 MW). SSEN's north of Scotland licence recorded the highest customer minutes lost in Great Britain in 2024/25, at 68.9 minutes. Storm Eowyn in January 2025 left more than 206,000 SP Energy Networks customers without power and at least 90,000 of SSEN's.
Who to contact in Scotland
The network operators responsible for faults in Scotland. Search your address on an official power cut map to confirm which one is yours.
| Network operator | Official power cut map | Report by phone | Total customers | Out here now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSEN | Open ↗ | 105 | ||
| SP Energy Networks | Open ↗ | 105 or 0800 092 9290 |
If you see a fallen power line, stay at least 10 metres away and call 999.
Current power cuts in Scotland
Largest open unplanned incidents, as of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT
| Area | Operator | Customers | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB41 6UJ | SSEN | 65 | 4 Nov, 00:30 GMT |
| PH7 3BU | SSEN | 16 | 3 Nov, 18:00 GMT |
Live data: UK Power Networks open data, CC BY 4.0 · Supported by Northern Powergrid Open Data · SSEN open data, CC BY 4.0 · Supported by NGED Open Data
Scotland on the United Kingdom map
Boundaries: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025.
Weather warnings
Met Office lists no active warnings for this area.
Source: Met Office
Largest places in Scotland
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Aberdeen
- Dundee
- Inverness
- Perth
Nearby nations and regions
Reliability in Scotland
Average minutes without power and interruptions per customer, as published by the regulator or operator
| Network operator | Time without power | Interruptions | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSEN | 55 min | 0.45 | 2025 |
| SP Energy Networks | 30 min | 0.30 | 2025 |
Definitions vary by source, for example in how major storms are treated, so these figures aren't a ranking. See each operator's page for the exact scope.
Major power cuts affecting Scotland
Totals may cover every area affected, not only this one. Full accounts are on the United Kingdom page.
Storm Eowyn
24 January 2025633,000 customers affected
The total here adds the operators' own figures, because no single official total was found: NIE Networks 285,000, SP Energy Networks over 206,000 in Scotland and over 52,000 in its Manweb area, and SSEN at least 90,000.
9 August 2019 power outage
9 August 20191,150,000 customers affected
Storm Arwen
26 November 20211,000,000 customers affected
Source: Ofgem, Final report on the review into the networks' response to Storm Arwen (June 2022)
Storm Babet
18 October 2023100,000 customers affected
Source: SSEN, Homes reconnected following Storm Babet (21 October 2023)
Scotland power cut news
- Hundreds of homes across Scotland still without power after Storm Boelo damageLondon Evening Standard · Oct 28, 1:42 PM EDT
- Power Cut Checklist: 7 Essentials To Keep At Home – Plus 6 Other Ways To Prepare In AdvanceCountry Living Magazine · Oct 27, 12:45 PM EDT
- Thousands still without power after Storm Boelo batters ScotlandBBC · Oct 26, 3:45 AM EDT
- More than 30,000 homes across Scotland without power amid Storm BoeloITVX · Oct 25, 3:00 AM EDT
Scotland power cut FAQ
Who do I contact about a power cut in Scotland?
SSEN (105) and SP Energy Networks (105 or 0800 092 9290) repair the local network in Scotland, which includes Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
Is there a power cut in Scotland right now?
As of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT, SSEN reported 84 customers affected by unplanned power cuts in Scotland. SP Energy Networks doesn't share live data, so check its map too. Counts are placed by postcode area, so they are approximate near nation or region boundaries.
What was the biggest power cut in Scotland?
9 August 2019 power outage (9 August 2019) affected about 1,150,000 customers across the affected areas.
How reliable is the power supply in Scotland?
SSEN reported 55 min of interruption per customer in 2025, and SP Energy Networks reported 30 min of interruption per customer in 2025. Scope differs between sources, so treat these as a guide and not a ranking.
Cite this page
You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Live data is credited to each network operator's open-data licence below. Weather warnings are © Crown copyright, Met Office.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Scotland Power Cuts." Accessed 3 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/united-kingdom/scotland
Sources (6)
- ONS, Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, mid-2025 (release of 1 October 2026; Scotland from NRS, Northern Ireland from NISRA)
- NESO, GIS Boundaries for GB DNO Licence Areas (approximate boundaries; NESO Open Data Licence), overlaid here on ONS local authority boundaries and population
- DESNZ, DUKES 2026 Table 5.11: power stations in the UK operational at end May 2026
- Ofgem, RIIO-ED2 annual summary report 2024-25 supplementary data file (Dataset tab)
- SP Energy Networks, Storm Eowyn: power restored in central and southern Scotland
- SSEN, An update on our progress reconnecting customers after the strongest storm in years (25 January 2025)