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Operating for over 80 years, Aith is the most northerly lifeboat station providing protection off Shetland’s sometimes wild Atlantic coast. The crews have been presented with 10 awards for gallantry.

Aith Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Aith's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Aith.
Our lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Aith
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.
Aith'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

Aith Lifeboat Station
Aith
Bixter
Shetland
ZE2 9NB

Station telephone number

01595 810276

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking.

Visiting times

9am-5pm

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News and media from Aith Lifeboat Station

Article Sea safety
Kind donation helps when every second counts
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Broughty Ferry all-weather lifeboat
Article Statistics
RNLI volunteers from 45 Scottish stations on call 24/7 this festive period
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Article People
New coxswain Nathan charts a northerly course for Aith
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Article Events
Fishing vessel in trouble interrupts wedding preparations in Aith
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