01261 area code

01261 is the area code for the Banff area in the Aberdeenshire region. The 01261 area includes places like Macduff and Whitehills, among others.

The majority of numbers utilizing the 01261 area code are regular Banff landlines, however it should be noted that this might be misleading. Many businesses don’t provide a service that is connected or requires a physical address, but if they have a phone number, they have an area code.

Areas using 01261 telephone numbers:

  • Boyndie
  • Kirktown of Alvah
  • Longmanhill
  • Macduff
  • Whitehills

01261 area dialling code information

Region Aberdeenshire (Scotland)
Number format 01261 XXXXXX
Local number digits 6
Location Banff
International number format +44 1261 XXXXXX
Geo 57.66477 , -2.52964

Call cost: landline connection fee depends on your service provider.

Area codes near 01261 Banff

01888 Turriff (9 miles)
01464 Insch (22 miles)
01466 Huntly (18 miles)
01346 Fraserburgh (19 miles)
01542 Keith (18 miles)
01771 Maud (18 miles)

01261 area code – questions and answers

Where is the 01261 area code?

01261 is the telephone area code for Banff, Aberdeenshire (Scotland). Landline numbers in this area start with 01261.

How do I call a 01261 number from abroad?

Dial +44 (the UK country code), then 1261 without the leading 0, then the 6-digit local number: +44 1261 XXXXXX.

Do I need to dial 01261 for a local call?

Within the 01261 area you can usually dial just the 6-digit local number. From a mobile phone or from another area, dial the full number: 01261 XXXXXX.