Well that's a new one

[Simpo Two]

Tried to ring Scottish Widows Bank in Edinburgh... got a recorded message:

'All out staff have been evacuated due to an emergency'

!

[Eric Mc]

They've just been told they won't be getting a bonus this year.

[Smiler.]

It's an exercise in the event of a Yes vote to McIndependance.

[mcflurry]

It could be something simple like a fire alarm drill ?

[slinky]

Most phone systems have an "emergency" mode, activated by dialing a specific number and entering a PIN code. It's highly likely that it's a fire alarm or equivalent.

[Simpo Two]

They must have burned down, after several attempts I can't get through before the music drives me nuts.

I will be posting them a letter tomorrow but I'm not sure banks have anyone who can read mail any more.

[Eric Mc]

I wonder if they are insured?

[P-Jay]

mcflurry said:

It could be something simple like a fire alarm drill ?

This, fire alarm sounds, phones disconnect and recorded message played to anyone who was on the line at the time or calls after the alarm sounds.

That's how it worked in our old building anyway.