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RNLI Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1830, Broughty Ferry was the first inshore lifeboat station in Scotland. During the station’s remarkable history of lifesaving, the crews have been awarded seven medals for gallantry.

Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

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

Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station
Fisher Street
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
DD5 1EF

Station phone number

01382 779956

Accessibility

Disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

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News and media from Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

Article Fundraising
Lara's London Marathon triumph raises over £1000 for the RNLI
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Article Events
Meet RNLI lifeguards and lifeboat crew in Scotland this Easter holidays
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Broughty Ferry RNLI all-weather lifeboat
Article Rescue
Charity appeals for support in saving lives at sea at Broughty Ferry RNLI
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