Advice Direct Scotland (advice.scot)

You can get free, practical advice and information on benefits, employment, housing, neighbourhood disputes and family matters. The same organisation runs services for debt, consumer, energy and postal advice.

Good to know

All of the services are completely free at the point of use. You can contact them by phone and through other channels listed on their site. They have BSL access through contactSCOTLAND-BSL and interpreter services.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Coverage
Scotland
Languages
English
Last checked
October 3, 2026

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We list this organization because it is a national service for the need on this page. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked October 3, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

Heavy moment? Call Samaritans on 116 123 — or we’re here.

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