01599 Area Code — Kyle, Auchinleck & Mauchline
01599 is the UK dialling code for Kyle in East Ayrshire, also serving Auchinleck, Mauchline and Catrine, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 11 distinct 01599 numbers across 12 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01599
Location
Kyle
County
East Ayrshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01599 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01599 dialling code
01599 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kyle, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Kyle area.
A full Kyle number is normally written as 01599 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 01599 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Kyle. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01599 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 01599 dialling area
The marker shows Kyle; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01599 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01599
Settlements in and around the Kyle dialling area that typically use 01599 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 01599 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1599 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1599 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1599 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1599 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1599 … |
History of the 01599 code
The code was 0599 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01599.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic KY9 — on an old rotary dial, the letters KY (from Kyle) sat on the same holes as the digits 599, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01599 numbers
These are the 01599 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01599 732102 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 732081 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544674 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544730 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544733 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544728 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544675 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544670 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544729 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544727 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01599 544700 | 1 | 26 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01599 safe?
Most 01599 calls are ordinary local calls from Kyle homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01599 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 01599 (Kyle) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1599 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Kyle
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01599 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 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 2 |
| KCOM Group Ltd | 1 |
| Internexus Networks Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01599
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 460 number blocks under 01599, of which 96 are allocated to 78 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) |
|---|---|---|
01599200… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01599202… | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
01599209… | Allocated | Bink Networks Ltd |
01599210… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01599211… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01599213… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01599214… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01599215… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01599216… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01599217… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01599218… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
0159922… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
Showing 12 of 96 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01599 spam calls
Block or report 01599
- You can block 01599 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 01599 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 01599 code
Where is the 01599 area code?
The 01599 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Kyle in East Ayrshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Auchinleck, Mauchline, Catrine and nearby villages.
Is 01599 always a Kyle number?
Numbers with the 01599 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Kyle. 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 Kyle.
How do I block 01599 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 01599 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 01599 call cost?
Calls to UK 01599 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 Kyle — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01599 boundary.
Living in or moving to Kyle?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Kyle.
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