Highlands & Islands
Victim support services in Highlands & Islands
Below are local victim support services, including Victim Support Scotland offices and court-based support services. We offer support in the way that works best for you—at home, in our offices, in the community, or remotely via video chat or phone. Our standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, but we’re happy to arrange a time that suits you—just contact your local office.
Support at our offices includes:
- Assistance after a crime
- Help with Victim Impact Statements
- Court attendance information for victims and witnesses
Our services are free, independent, and confidential. You can access them whether or not you’ve reported a crime to the police. If these locations aren’t suitable, see additional options at the bottom of the page or call our national helpline at 0800 160 1985.
Elgin Office
Elgin Sheriff Court House, High Street, Moray , Elgin, IV30 1BU
01343 543162
VictimSupportHighlandsIslands@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Inverness Office
The Inverness Justice Centre, Burnett Road, Inverness , Inverness, IV1 1AJ
01463 215240
VictimSupportHighlandsIslands@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Orkney Office
Voluntary Action Orkney Building
6 Bridge St, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR
01856 871965
VictimSupportHighlandsIslands@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Shetland Office
Market House
Market Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0DE
01595 744524
VictimSupportHighlandsIslands@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Highlands & Islands court services
Victim Support Scotland has a presence in every court throughout Scotland. We can explain the support available to you at court and guide you through the criminal justice process and your rights as a witness.
Please find below details of the court support available in your area. Click on the court for more information, including virtual court tours.
Campbeltown Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House
Castlehill , Campbeltown, PA28 6AN
01631 565 676
Virtual tour available
More informationElgin Sheriff Court
Elgin Sheriff Court House
High Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1BU
01343 542505
Virtual tour available
More informationFort William Court
Sheriff Court House, High Street, Fort William, PH33 6EE
01463 230782
Virtual tour available
More informationInverness Justice Centre
The Inverness Justice Centre,
Burnett Road, Inverness, IV1 1AJ
01463 230782
Virtual tour available
More informationLerwick Court
Market House, Market St, Lerwick, ZE1 0DE
01595 693914
Virtual tour available
More informationLochmaddy Court
Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Lochmaddy, HS6 5AE
01478 612191
Virtual tour available
More informationOban Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AL
01631 562414
Virtual tour available
More informationPortree Court
The Sheriff Court House/Somerled Sq, Portree, IV51 9EH
01478 612191
Virtual tour available
More informationOther nearby services
Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders
This area covers Jedburgh, South Livingston, Selkirk and Edinburgh.
More informationHelpline
0800 160 1985
Call our free support helpline from 8am – 8pm Mon-Fri, and 10am – 4pm Sat-Sun
Chat with us
Chat with our free support helpline from 8am – 8pm Mon-Fri, 10am – 4pm Sat-Sun