Useful contacts
Doctors, dentist, pharmacy, police, fire and the harbour. The numbers islanders and visitors need, all in one place. Tap any number to call it from your phone.
Last checked October 2026
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999Call 999 for police, fire, ambulance or coastguard
Tell the operator you are on the Isles of Scilly and which island you are on, then give a landmark, beach or property name so crews can find you quickly. 112 works too.
- At sea or on the coastCall 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Boats can call on VHF channel 16.
- FireThere are fire stations on all five inhabited islands, alerted through Fire Control in Cornwall.
- Can't speak on the phoneRegister for emergency SMS by texting register to 999, then you can text 999 in an emergency.
Doctors, police, travel offices and more
Every number and office worth knowing, with opening times, the exact spot on what3words and how long the walk is. Search for anything, from TIC to the vet.
By phone, from any island 6 places
NHS 111
Urgent medical help
For urgent medical help that is not life threatening, or when the surgery is closed. For mental health support, call 111 and choose option 2.
Police, not an emergency
Devon and Cornwall Police
Call 101 to report something that is not an emergency, at any time of day or night. Textphone 18001 101, or text 67101.
Crimestoppers
Anonymous, free to call
Pass on information about crime without giving your name.
Home fire safety visits
Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue
A free visit to check your home, including smoke alarms and electrics, with advice on staying safe.
Isles of Scilly Travel bookings
Scillonian and Skybus
The booking and customer service line, answered from Penzance, Monday to Friday 9am to 4.45pm.
Penzance Helicopters bookings
Penzance to St Mary's and Tresco
Reservations Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm in summer; in winter Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday mornings.
On St Mary's 15 places
Island guide →Isles of Scilly Hospital
St Mary's community hospital, with inpatient beds, clinics and a walk in minor injury unit.
Isles of Scilly Pharmacy
The islands' pharmacy, on King Edward's Road at the Porthcressa end of Hugh Town, for prescriptions, medicines and first aid.
Isles of Scilly Veterinary Surgery
The islands' only vet, at the surgery in Old Town on St Mary's, caring for pets, horses and farm animals, and visitors' dogs too.
St Mary’s Dental Surgery
NHS dental practice run by Smile Together, with urgent and emergency care for visitors as well as residents.
St Mary’s Health Centre
The islands' GP surgery, which also sees visitors who need a doctor while they are here.
St Mary’s Fire Station
Base of the Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service on St Mary's, crewed on call. Call 999 in an emergency.
St Mary’s Lifeboat Station
The RNLI station at Carn Thomas, home of the St Mary's Severn class lifeboat. At sea or on the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
St Mary’s Police Station
Devon and Cornwall Police station for the islands, open when officers are on site. Call 101, or 999 in an emergency.
Isles of Scilly Travel, St Mary’s office
The Scillonian and Skybus operator's office in Hugh Town, for tickets, changes and travel help.
St Mary’s Airport
The islands' airport above Old Town, where Skybus planes and Penzance Helicopters land and take off.
Council of the Isles of Scilly
The islands' council, for bins, roads, housing, licensing and the airport. Public receptions are at Carn Gwaval and the library.
St Mary’s Harbour Office
The harbourmaster's office on the quay, for moorings, visiting yachts and anything to do with the harbour.
St Mary’s Library
The islands' library, which is also a council reception for help in person.
St Mary’s Post Office
The main post office, on Hugh Street, for posting parcels home and cash.
Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre
The visitor information point above Porthcressa beach in Hugh Town, for maps, boat times and help planning your days.
On Tresco 1 places
Island guide →Tresco Heliport
Penzance Helicopters' landing place on Tresco, with a free electric shuttle to where you are staying.
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