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Kirkwall Lifeboat Station

Kirkwall Lifeboat Station

Officially established in 1972, Kirkwall is a relatively recent addition to Scotland’s coastal rescue services. The crews have been awarded three medals for gallantry during their lifesaving history.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

12.57am 7 May 2026

Recent lifeboat launches from Kirkwall Lifeboat Station

12.57am 7 May 2026
2.55pm 12 April 2026
5.46am 18 March 2026
5.42am 18 March 2026
1.06pm 15 January 2026
3.00pm 11 January 2026
2.28am 8 November 2025
10.06am 19 September 2025
10.44am 26 August 2025
4.03pm 19 July 2025
1.51pm 25 June 2025
4.35pm 17 November 2024
8.29pm 8 November 2024
12.52pm 27 October 2024
4.23pm 5 October 2024
5.50pm 22 July 2024
5.37pm 22 July 2024
1.32pm 24 June 2024
10.40am 6 June 2024
5.40am 8 May 2024

Today's weather

11°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 11°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Kirkwall Lifeboat Station
Lifeboat House
West Pier
Kirkwall
KW15 1LE

Station phone number

01856 875201

Visiting times

To arrange a visit please contact the station.

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News and media from Kirkwall Lifeboat Station

1. Volunteer boat crew and fundraising crew with Yvonne and Evie by the Roger and Joy Freeman RNLI lifeboat
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Art students’ gift to Kirkwall RNLI Lifeboat Station
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Stormy Stan is a soft cartoon style costume. He has brown hair and beard, topped with a sailor's hat and he is always smiling.
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MayDay call - Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat crew launch their open day again
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Orange Severn Class All-weather Lifeboat departing from Kirkwall Harbour. In the background are the commercial buildings of Hatston Industrial Estate.
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Kirkwall RNLI crew lifeboat launch to rescue solo yachtswoman
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Kirkwall Lifeboat Station
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RNLI in Orkney needs new volunteers and staff to save lives at sea
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