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Kippford Lifeboat Station

Kippford Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1966, Kippford Lifeboat Station is situated in the small village of Kippford on the Solway Coast in southern Scotland. Kippford has operated an inshore lifeboat for 40 years.

Kippford Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Kippford's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Kippford.
Our Lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Kippford
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Kippford's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our History

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Kippford Lifeboat Station
Kippford
Dalbeattie
DG5 4LN

Station phone number

01556 620131

Visiting times

Please call the station to arrange a visit.

Shop phone number

01556 620027

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News and media from Kippford Lifeboat Station

Broughty Ferry all-weather lifeboat
Article Statistics
RNLI volunteers from 45 Scottish stations on call 24/7 this festive period
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Kippford RNLI Fundraisers and Shop Volunteers
Article Fundraising
Fundraising Success at RNLI Coffee Morning
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Kippford RNLI Returning From Southerness
Article Lifeboats
Kippford RNLI Rescues Stranded Teenager
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Article Events
Kippford RNLI Open Day a huge success
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