--- title: Emergency Numbers --- [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en) Before you go [Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [Introduction](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [Cultural Differences](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [In Case of Emergency](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [Voting From Abroad](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to Scotland [ How to use this guide ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before you go [ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to do on your own ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) # Emergency Numbers In case of emergency, first dial 999 to reach health, police and firefighting resources, rescue, and civil protection. 999 is very similar to 911. Be prepared to say your name and share your exact location and type of emergency **Then call the CIS Abroad on-site staff. They will help to guide you through the emergency. **CIS Abroad Scotland Site Director (Jeanna Brady): (+44) 7447 152017 **If you cannot immediately connect with the on-site staff, call the US Emergency Phone at +1 413 210 7091 **(you can share this number with your parents). The CIS Abroad emergency phone is used for on-site emergencies across the world, and someone will always be able to answer, as the phone is monitored 24/7. CIS Abroad also has an emergency email address: [emergency@cisabroad.com. ](mailto:emergency@cisabroad.com) Additional Contacts: - Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (Hospital) 0131 536 1000 - **Stirling Community Hospital **1324 566249 - 24 hour pharmacies: Edinburgh: +(44) 0131 556 1971; Stirling: 0138 384 3617 - Taxis: Edinburgh: +(44) 0131 229 2468; Stirling: Braehead Taxis 01786 445544 or Saturn Taxis 01786 811111 - **U.S. Consulate Edinburgh:  **(+44) (0)131 556 8315, . Edinburgh-Info@state.gov /  Regent Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5BW *If it is a medical emergency, taking a taxi may be the quickest way to get to the hospital.* [Previous Chapter Shopping ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Culture Shock ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal