01561 Area Code — Laurencekirk, Inverbervie & Saint Cyrus
01561 is the UK dialling code for Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire, also serving Inverbervie, Saint Cyrus and Johnshaven, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 20 distinct 01561 numbers across 20 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01561
Location
Laurencekirk
County
Aberdeenshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01561 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01561 dialling code
01561 is the UK geographic dialling code for Laurencekirk, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Laurencekirk area.
A full Laurencekirk number is normally written as 01561 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 01561 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Laurencekirk. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01561 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 01561 dialling area
The marker shows Laurencekirk; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01561 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 01561
Settlements in and around the Laurencekirk dialling area that typically use 01561 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 01561 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1561 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1561 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1561 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1561 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1561 … |
History of the 01561 code
The code was 0561 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01561.
Top searched 01561 numbers
These are the 01561 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01561 375755 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361255 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361247 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361250 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361186 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361195 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361249 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361246 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361248 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361189 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361252 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361192 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361256 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361254 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361187 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361188 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361190 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361251 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361257 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01561 361221 | 1 | 16 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01561 safe?
Most 01561 calls are ordinary local calls from Laurencekirk homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01561 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 01561 (Laurencekirk) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1561 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Laurencekirk
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01561 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 |
|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 6 |
| BT | 4 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01561
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 487 number blocks under 01561, of which 92 are allocated to 79 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) |
|---|---|---|
0156121… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0156122… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0156123… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0156124… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0156125… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0156127… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0156128… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01561298… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01561299… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0156131… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
0156132… | Allocated | BT |
01561330… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 92 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01561 spam calls
Block or report 01561
- You can block 01561 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 01561 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 01561 code
Where is the 01561 area code?
The 01561 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Inverbervie, Saint Cyrus, Johnshaven and nearby villages.
Is 01561 always a Laurencekirk number?
Numbers with the 01561 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Laurencekirk. 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 Laurencekirk.
How do I block 01561 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 01561 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 01561 call cost?
Calls to UK 01561 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 Laurencekirk — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01561 boundary.
Living in or moving to Laurencekirk?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Laurencekirk.
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