105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
SSEN
Your DNO
serves Angus
5+
towns covered
incl. Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for Angus
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on Angus. Zoom in on your street to check whether a cut is your home only or a wider network fault — when neighbours are also dark, it is a SSEN job.
Angus Glens running into the southern Cairngorms, the Strathmore valley in the middle, and a long cliff coastline from Arbroath to Montrose. Storm Babet (October 2023) caused major flooding in Brechin and the Angus Glens; coastal gales hit Arbroath and Montrose overhead networks regularly.
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Power cuts by town in Angus
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Why the power goes out in Angus
Angus stretches from the Firth of Tay coast north to the Cairngorm foothills, inside SSEN's North licence area. Angus Glens running into the southern Cairngorms, the Strathmore valley in the middle, and a long cliff coastline from Arbroath to Montrose.
Weather and terrain. Storm Babet (October 2023) caused major flooding in Brechin and the Angus Glens; coastal gales hit Arbroath and Montrose overhead networks regularly.
How the network is run. SSEN depots at Arbroath and Forfar dispatch engineers. The Glen Esk and Glen Clova villages sit on long single-feeder spurs and see the longest cuts in winter storms.
A local quirk worth knowing. Brechin's 2023 flooding submerged the South Esk valley substations — SSEN's flood-resilience programme has since raised key plinths above the 1-in-200-year line.
What to do when the power goes out at home in Angus
Check whether neighbours are affected
Look at the street lights and the houses opposite. If they're on, your fault is inside your home — check the consumer unit. If they're out too, it is a SSEN network fault: call 105.
Dial 105 or 0800 300 999
Have your full postcode ready. Ask the operator for an estimated time of restoration (ETR) and a fault reference number — both make any later compensation claim faster.
Unplug sensitive electronics
Unplug TVs, routers, computers and consoles to protect them from a surge when supply returns. Leave one light switched on so you'll know visually when the power is back.
Log start and end times
A cut over 24 hours in normal weather entitles you to £75 from SSEN under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards. Severe weather has higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Keep a written log with photos — most payments arrive automatically within 10 working days.
The Selectra expert answers your questions on power cuts in Angus
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In Angus that is SSEN. Dial 105 (Free national fault line) — free, 24/7 — or call SSEN directly on 0800 300 999.
Storm Babet (October 2023) caused major flooding in Brechin and the Angus Glens; coastal gales hit Arbroath and Montrose overhead networks regularly. SSEN depots at Arbroath and Forfar dispatch engineers. The Glen Esk and Glen Clova villages sit on long single-feeder spurs and see the longest cuts in winter storms.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in Angus receive £75 after 24 hours off in normal weather, plus £40 every additional 12 hours up to £300. Severe-weather events have higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Payment is normally automatic from SSEN within 10 working days — claim within 30 days if it doesn't arrive.
SSEN announces planned cuts by letter (and increasingly text or email) 2 to 8 days in advance. Most run 8am to 6pm and last 2 to 8 hours. Planned cuts do not qualify for Ofgem compensation unless your DNO failed to give adequate notice (a £40 payment applies then).
Power cuts in nearby areas
Other counties close to Angus — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
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City of Edinburgh
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Midlothian
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Moray
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Other counties served by SSEN
Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.