SCOTS across the country are set to receive an emergency alert on their mobile phones, the UK Government has announced.
The warning siren will sound on all phones in the UK as part of a nationwide test of the system, which was first launched in 2023 to alert people to immediate threats.
It is understood that a message will appear on the phone screen for 10 seconds, with a loud alarm also sounding.
The message will read: "Severe Alert. This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK Government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby.
"In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information. This is a test. You do not need to take any action."
The UK Government said the test will take place later in the year but has not confirmed a specific date.
The system will be tested every two years to make sure it is still working.
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said: "This system is not designed to cause panic, but to ensure people are aware of imminent threats and can act quickly.
"This test is part of building national resilience and saving lives in future crises."
This is not the first time Scots will have heard the alarm.
Earlier this year, four million people got an alert ahead of Storm Eowyn, while three million were sent a message ahead of Storm Darragh in 2023.
The message will be received on 4G and 5G mobile phones, along with sound and vibration for up to 10 seconds, even if the device is on silent.
Phone users will be prompted to swipe away the message or click "OK" on their home screen before they will be able to use their device again.
