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United StatesBuy an Edinburgh 0131 Phone Number
Get a recognized Edinburgh Local Number (0131) and manage calls from anywhere. Whether you are in The Exchange, Leith, or working remotely, show your clients you are based in the heart of Scotland’s financial and political centre.
- Instant 0131 availability
- Route calls to landlines, mobile, or teams
- No physical office required in Edinburgh
Choose your number
Browse available numbers in seconds and start building a professional, reliable communication presence for your business.
National numbers
Local and national phone numbers for businesses and organisations across the country
Prepaid
Pay once for the full year
ยฃ130.00 per year
- Forward 1 number to 1 mobile phone or landline
- Welcome message (thank you for calling ‘ABC Company’)
- Voicemail (โLeave your message after the toneโ)
- Whisper tone (notification so you know which phone number people are calling from)
- Unlimited use of our online text-to-speech assistant
Team 2
Perfect for small teams
ยฃ22.00 per month
- Forward 1 telephone number to 2 mobile phones or landlines
- Connect your own VoIP phones
- Welcome message (thank you for calling ‘ABC Company’)
- Voicemail (โLeave your message after the toneโ)
- Our unique virtual phone team dashboard where you can always set up in real time
- Who is or is not available to take calls and in what order the phone rings
- Unlimited use of our online text-to-speech assistant
Team 10
For growing businesses
ยฃ43.00 per month
- Forward 1 telephone number to a maximum of 10 mobile phones or landlines
- All options as in “Team 2”
- Opening hours schedule: let callers know when you are open and closed
- Selection menu: let callers choose which department they want to be transferred to
- Premium support from our support department; we program your phone number exactly as you wish.
- Who is or is not available to take calls and in what order the phone rings
- Unlimited use of our online text-to-speech assistant
About Area Code 0131
Area code 0131 is the telephone area code for Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians. It covers Scotland’s capital city and nearby towns.
Places with Area Code 0131
Besides Edinburgh, this area code is used throughout the region, including:
- Balerno
- Bonnyrigg
- Currie
- Dalkeith
- Edinburgh
- Gorebridge
- Kirkliston
- Lasswade
- Loanhead
- Musselburgh
- Penicuik
- Queensferry
- Ratho
- Rosewell
- Roslin
Increase Local Conversion
Consumers prefer to do business with local companies. A 0131 number immediately instils trust and increases the “likability factor”. Research shows that advertisements with a local number get called more often than those with a mobile number.
Better Visibility in Google
Google links your phone number to your business location. A local 0131 number strengthens your position in local search results (Local SEO) and Google Maps, allowing residents of Edinburgh and the Lothians to find you faster.
What does a 0131 number look like?
A 0131 number consists of 11 digits (including the leading 0). It starts with the area code 0131, followed by a 7-digit subscriber number.
Format: 0131 xxx xxxx
Register a 0131 number immediately
Choose a great number above. We can activate your own 0131 number within 1 working day. The number runs on our virtual phone system, giving you direct access to features such as queues, call recording, and opening hours.
Why request an Edinburgh number?
With a local number in Edinburgh, you show your connection to the capital. It generates trust with local customers. Ideal for companies specifically targeting the Edinburgh and Lothians market.
Powerful features included
Easily handle incoming calls, improve customer communication, and keep your business reachable at all times.
Call forwarding
Forward incoming calls to any landline, mobile, or team. Set rules based on time and availability โ manage everything from your dashboard.
Phone menu (IVR)
Help callers reach the right person immediately. With a simple menu, you route every call to the right employee or department.
Statistics by email
Receive daily, weekly, or monthly call reports directly in your inbox. See call volume, duration, peak times, and missed calls โ without logging in to anything.
Smart voicemail system
When no one picks up, callers leave a voicemail that arrives in your inbox as an audio file. Custom greetings, multiple recipients, and no extra software needed.
Who needs an Edinburgh number?
From financial institutions to tourism, an Edinburgh presence is essential.
Financial Services
Edinburgh is a global financial powerhouse. A 0131 number aligns your firm with major banks and investment houses.
Tourism & Festivals
As the world's leading festival city, a local number is crucial for businesses serving the millions of visitors who flock here annually.
Tech & Startups
With CodeBase and a thriving tech scene, a 0131 number shows you are part of Scotland's digital future.
FAQ Edinburgh 0131 numbers
Common questions about buying and using Edinburgh virtual numbers.
Yes, 0131 is the area code for Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothian area, including Musselburgh and Dalkeith.
No. Our virtual numbers do not require a physical address in Edinburgh. You can be based anywhere in the UK or abroad and still use a 0131 number.
Yes. Using our app or VoIP/SIP trunks, you can display your Edinburgh 0131 number as your caller ID when making outbound calls.
