01479 Area Code — Grantown-on-Spey & Nethy Bridge
01479 is the UK dialling code for Grantown-on-Spey in Highland, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 15 distinct 01479 numbers across 23 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01479
Location
Grantown-on-Spey
County
Highland
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01479 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01479 dialling code
01479 is the UK geographic dialling code for Grantown-on-Spey, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Grantown-on-Spey area.
A full Grantown-on-Spey number is normally written as 01479 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 01479 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Grantown-on-Spey. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01479 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 01479 dialling area
The marker shows Grantown-on-Spey; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01479 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 01479
Settlements in and around the Grantown-on-Spey dialling area that typically use 01479 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 01479 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1479 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1479 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1479 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1479 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1479 … |
History of the 01479 code
The code was 0479 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01479.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic GR9 — on an old rotary dial, the letters GR (from Grantown-on-Spey) sat on the same holes as the digits 479, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01479 numbers
These are the 01479 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01479 831585 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01479 841621 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 831584 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 401747 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01479 831591 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 831375 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 401752 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 401741 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 401743 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 831589 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 401745 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01479 35416 | 1 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01479 810744 | 1 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01479 841609 | 1 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 01479 821391 | 1 | 22 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01479 safe?
Most 01479 calls are ordinary local calls from Grantown-on-Spey homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01479 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 01479 (Grantown-on-Spey) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1479 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Grantown-on-Spey
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01479 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 |
|---|---|
| BT | 8 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 1 |
| TelNG Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01479
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 442 number blocks under 01479, of which 95 are allocated to 82 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) |
|---|---|---|
01479201… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
0147923… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
0147924… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01479258… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01479259… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0147926… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0147928… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0147929… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0147930… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
01479310… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
0147933… | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
0147934… | Allocated | IPV6 Limited |
Showing 12 of 95 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01479 spam calls
Block or report 01479
- You can block 01479 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 01479 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 01479 code
Where is the 01479 area code?
The 01479 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Grantown-on-Spey in Highland, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.
Is 01479 always a Grantown-on-Spey number?
Numbers with the 01479 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Grantown-on-Spey. 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 Grantown-on-Spey.
How do I block 01479 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 01479 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 01479 call cost?
Calls to UK 01479 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 Grantown-on-Spey — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01479 boundary.
Living in or moving to Grantown-on-Spey?
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