01361 Area Code — Duns, Chirnside & Allanton
01361 is the UK dialling code for Duns in The Scottish Borders, also serving Chirnside, Allanton and Greenlaw, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 38 distinct 01361 numbers across 39 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01361
Location
Duns
County
The Scottish Borders
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01361 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01361 dialling code
01361 is the UK geographic dialling code for Duns, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Duns area.
A full Duns number is normally written as 01361 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01361 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Duns. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01361 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01361 dialling area
The marker shows Duns; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01361 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01361
Settlements in and around the Duns dialling area that typically use 01361 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01361 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1361 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1361 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1361 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1361 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1361 … |
History of the 01361 code
The code was 0361 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01361.
Top searched 01361 numbers
These are the 01361 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01361 310237 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310239 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310184 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885073 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885005 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885015 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885012 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310183 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885009 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310244 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885010 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885014 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310179 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310182 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310246 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 890393 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885004 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885068 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 885066 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01361 310178 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01361 safe?
Most 01361 calls are ordinary local calls from Duns homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01361 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01361 (Duns) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1361 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Duns
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01361 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 7 |
| BT | 6 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01361
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01361, of which 100 are allocated to 83 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0136122… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
0136123… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0136124… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0136125… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01361277… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
0136128… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01361300… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01361301… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01361302… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01361304… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01361305… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01361306… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
Showing 12 of 100 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01361 spam calls
Block or report 01361
- You can block 01361 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01361 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01361 code
Where is the 01361 area code?
The 01361 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Duns in The Scottish Borders, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Chirnside, Allanton, Greenlaw and nearby villages.
Is 01361 always a Duns number?
Numbers with the 01361 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Duns. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Duns.
How do I block 01361 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01361 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01361 call cost?
Calls to UK 01361 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Duns — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01361 boundary.
Living in or moving to Duns?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Duns.
Check another UK number
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