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Islay Lifeboat station

Islay Lifeboat Station

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Islay Lifeboat Station’s Severn class is operated from a new station located on the main pier, which was completed in 2013. The crew have been awarded four medals for gallantry.

Islay Lifeboat Station

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

Islay Lifeboat Station
Port Askaig
Isle of Islay
PA46 7RB

Station phone number

01496 840608

Accessibility

Disabled parking

Shop phone number

01496 840640

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News and media from Islay Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
Islay RNLI launch twice in five days
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Article Lifeboats
Islay RNLI launch to yacht with broken mast
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Article Lifeboats
Islay RNLI called to yacht in Corryvreckan whirlpool
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Islay RNLI lifeboat sitting in the water t Port Askaig pier, the photos is taken from down low on the pier, almost looking up at the boat, with a rope in the foreground. The RNLI flag symbol sits is prominent on the hull. A sunset sky is behind the boat, looking towards Colonsay and Mull.
Article Lifeboats
Islay RNLI rescue boat drifting off Mull
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