Buckie RNLI welcomes community for successful annual open day
Buckie RNLI lifeboat station hosted its annual open day at Buckie Harbour on Sunday 31 May, welcoming members of the public between 12pm and 4pm for an afternoon of activities, fundraising and community engagement.
The event highlighted the work of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), with funds raised going towards supporting volunteer training, essential kit, and the ongoing operation of Buckie lifeboat station. The day also saw support from local emergency services and charities, reflecting the strong community links that underpin the RNLI’s lifesaving work.
Throughout the afternoon, visitors enjoyed tours of the lifeboat station and lifeboat, as well as the chance to meet volunteer crew members and fundraisers. A range of stalls and raffles were available, alongside food vendors offering hot food, home bakes and ice cream. A popular attraction saw visitors testing their aim by throwing sponges at willing crew members and fundraisers.
The event concluded with a lifeboat demonstration in the harbour, where the lifeboat left its berth, manoeuvred in the basin, and sounded its horn to mark the end of the day. The weather remained favourable for the event, with sunshine throughout.
Anne Scott, RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager at Buckie, said: ‘Our open day is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community that supports us so generously throughout the year. It’s always great to welcome people to the station, show them what we do, and help raise awareness of water safety. The funds raised make a real difference, helping ensure our volunteers have the training and equipment they need to continue saving lives at sea.’
RNLI Media Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Jeffrey Tuckerman, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI Scotland, [email protected]
Richard Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Scotland, 07826 900639, [email protected]
Martin Macnamara, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Scotland, 07920 365929, [email protected]
RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
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