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Kirkcudbright's lifeboat

Find out more about the lifeboat operated by the volunteers here at Kirkcudbright.

RNLI B class lifeboat George D Dow powering through choppy water with three crew members wearing RNLI helmets and protective clothing on board.

Photo: David Henderson

George D Dow

The George D Dow is a B class lifeboat and has been at Kirkcudbright since 2026.