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A two storey white, cream and blue building on a sea wall with steps running up a grassy bank behind it.

Girvan Lifeboat Station

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Girvan has had a lifeboat launching off the south west coast of Scotland for 140 years, providing search and rescue cover for both commercial and leisure mariners. Today’s station operates an all weather Shannon class lifeboat.

Girvan Lifeboat Station

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

Girvan Lifeboat Station
Knockcushan Street
Girvan
Strathclyde
KA26 9AG

Station phone number

01465 714454

Visiting times

9am–5pm weekdays

Groups by appointment

Don't Miss Crew training Monday 7pm–9pm

Visitor contact

Coxswain/Mechanic Callum Govus

Visitor contact phone number

07492 310031

News and media from Girvan Lifeboat Station

Girvan Lifeboat heading to casualty
Article Rescue
Christmas Eve Callout for Girvan Lifeboat
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Broughty Ferry all-weather lifeboat
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RNLI volunteers from 45 Scottish stations on call 24/7 this festive period
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Article Rescue
Stranraer RNLI launches in multi-agency operation
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Girvan's Shannon Class all-weather lifeboat Elizabeth and Gertrude Allan
Article Rescue
Girvan RNLI volunteers in multi Lifeboat search
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