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The telephone number to call in the case of a real Emergency in Scotland is 999. The operator will then ask if you require Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard or Mountain Rescue.

There are a few of points to remember: 

1.   The Emergency Services may have to travel a considerable distance to reach

      you - so response times will be slower than you are used to.

2.   Mobile telephone reception is parts of the Highlands is poor or non-existent.

      Please do therefore take extra care.

3.   Different arrangements may apply in the Hotel where you are staying - please

      be sure to read the instructions on arrival.  

There is now just one police force covering the whole of Scotland. "Police Scotland" have offices (stations) in both Pitlochry and Blairgowrie although we have not managed to establish yet when these are open. The addresses are as follows:

Pitlochry:      Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5BX. 

Blairgowrie:  Ericht Lane, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6AL.

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In an Emergency phone 999. Otherwise call 101.

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For further information please click here.  

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There is just one fire and rescue service covering the whole of Scotland. The "Scottish Fire and Rescue Service" have six fire stations in the area where we are staying - Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Kirkmichael, Dunkfield, Glenshee and Blairgowrie. These are all manned by retained or voluntary fire-fighters - this means that all the staff have other full time jobs. The nearest full time fire-fighters are based in Perth.

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In an Emergency phone 999.

For Further information please click here. 

Mountain Rescue

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Mountain Rescue in the area where we are staying is provided by the Tayside Mountain Rescue Team which is based in Blairgowrie. All the team members are volunteers who receive no payment for their time. The organisation is charity funded by donations from the public. Please click here for further information. 

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Mountain rescue are called out via the Police  

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All ambulances in Scotland are operated by the 'Scottish Ambulance Service". It may take an ambulance longer than usual to meet more remote areas so a Community First Responder may be sent to look after a patient until an ambulance arrives. The medical services in remote parts of Scotland work very much as a team.

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Please click here for a definition of major emergencies and to find out more about the Scottish Ambulance Sevice. 

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For more minor medical issues a number of options are available:

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Healthcare in Scotland is provided by the NHS (National Health Service).

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They operate a 24 hour telephone helpline and website called NHS24. If you need help and it is not a major emergency then telephone 111 at any time.

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Alternatively you can visit the NHS24 website where you will find plenty of advice.

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Note: The NHS Organisation in Scotland is separate & different from that in other parts of the UK.

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Perth Royal Infirmary
Taymount Terrace, Perth, PH1 1NX.

(23 miles from Pitlochry)

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The next nearest hospital  with A&E facilities is:

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Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY.

(31 miles from Pitlochry)  

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The Pitlochry Community Hospital has a Minor Injuries unit which, with the help of the GP's from the adjacent medical centre, treats patients on a 24/7 basis.

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The details are as follows:

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Pitlochry Community Hospital,

Ferry Road,

Pitlochry,

PH16 5FG

Telephone: 01796 472052

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There are similar facilities at Blairgowrie Community Hospital. 

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The GP's at the Atholl Medical Centre in Pitlochry will treat visitors to the area by appointment during normal working hours - Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6:00pm (excluding Scottish Bank Holidays).

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The details are as follows:

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Pharmacists can give some medical advice and sell over the counter medicines. Pharmacies in Pitlochry include:

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Davidsons Chemist,
65 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5AB
Telephone:  01796 472414
Website: www.wdavidson.com 

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The following dentists practise in Pitlochry:

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Pitlochry Dental Surgery,

Clach Na Faire Lettoch Rd, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5AZ.

Telephone: 01796 472860.

Website: www.pitlochry-dental-surgery.co.uk 

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Infinityblu Dental Care
60-62 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5BL
Telephone:  01796 470001
Website: www.infinitybludental.co.uk

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Please click here to download a leaflet prepared by NHS inform about the entitlement for visitors from overseas to free medical treatment whilst on holiday in Scotland. The following website may also be helpful - HRIS.