The five BT Telephone Exchanges (and two former) in the Forres (01309) telephone area
Brodie ATE
Brodie telephone exchange is situated alongside the A96 in Brodie, Forres IV36 2TD and covers Brodie and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01309-641.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 030 94.
ID: NSBDI. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Dunphail ATE
Dunphail telephone exchange is situated alongside the A940 in Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QW and covers Dunphail and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01309-611.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 030 96.
ID: NSDPH. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Findhorn ATE
Findhorn telephone exchange is situated in Findhorn Road, Kinloss, Forres IV36 3TS and covers Findhorn, Grange Hall, Kinloss and the surrounding area.
The former Findhorn exchange, which housed a UAX12, was situated adjacent to the current exchange. It has since been demolished and all that remains are the foundations and the cable chambers.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01309-69.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 030 93.
ID: NSFIN. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Forres ATE
Forres telephone exchange is located in Manse Wynd, Forres IV36 1PX and serves Forres and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01309-67.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 030 9.
ID: NSFRS. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Forres former Manual Exchange
The former Forres manual telephone exchange was located at 5 Cumming Street, Forres IV36 1PX and served Forres and the surrounding area.
In 1947 it was equipped with a CBS2 switchboard with 324 lines.
Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Glenferness ATE
Glenferness telephone exchange is situated on the A939 in Glenferness, Nairn IV12 5UP and serves Ardclach, Ferness, Glenferness, The Mount and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01309-651.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 030 95.
ID: NSGFN. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Glenferness former Manual Exchange
The former manual Glenferness telephone exchange was located at the Post Office, Glenferness, Nairn IV12 and served Ardclach, Ferness, Glenferness, The Mount and the surrounding area.
In 1947 this exchange was equipped with a CBS3 switchboard with 10 lines.
Awaiting photo.