In an emergency
The Cairngorms is a spectacular landscape, but it’s also a treacherous one at times, with challenging terrain and unpredictable weather.
If you get into difficulty while in the countryside whether in the mountains, or on the water and need help or medical assistance, call 999 and follow these steps:
- Ask for the service you need (police, ambulance, mountain rescue or fire service)
- Have essential information to hand ready to tell them including:
- The location of the incident (six-figure grid reference or What3Words)
- Information about the casualties including the number and details on their injuries / illness
- Your contact number and any other mobile numbers in the group
The emergency services will assess the information, advise you what to do and send help, which may include the mountain rescue and other medical support.
If it is not an emergency, but you are looking to report something you can call the police on 101.
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