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RNLI Thurso Lifeboat Station

Thurso Lifeboat Station

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Thurso is the most northerly RNLI lifeboat station on mainland Scotland where the station’s Severn class all-weather lifeboat launches into the often turbulent seas of the Pentland Firth. This station covers the south side of the Pentland Firth and the north coast of Scotland to Cape Wrath.  The station is rather exposed and rehousing of the boat is often difficult. Crews have received 17 awards for gallantry.

Thurso Lifeboat Station

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

Thurso Lifeboat Station
Ferry Pier
Scrabster
Thurso
KW14 7UJ

Station phone number

01847 893433

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Monday-Friday
9.30am-4.30pm

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News and media from Thurso Lifeboat Station

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 Lifeboats
His Majesty The King recognises Invergordon RNLI’s 50 anniversary
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Article Events
Scotland RNLI set for RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
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Article Rescue
Thurso RNLI Lifeboat in two and a half hour rescue in horrendous seas
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