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Dunbar lifeboat station

Dunbar Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1808, Dunbar Lifeboat Station is located on the south side of the mouth of the Firth Of Forth, approximately 30 miles east of Edinburgh. The crews have been honoured with 12 awards for gallantry.

Dunbar Lifeboat Station

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

Dunbar Lifeboat Station
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Place
Dunbar
EH42 1HS

Station phone number

01368 863966

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

We are happy to arrange group visits. Please contact us by using the information below and arrange a suitable time.

Name: Neil Black (Visits Officer)

Email: [email protected]

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News and media from Dunbar Lifeboat Station

Computer generated image of boat.
Article Lifeboats
New modern lifeboat announced for Dunbar RNLI
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Article Lifeboats
RNLI in Scotland evolving to meet lifesaving demand
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Eight people standing against a wall.
Article Water safety
Gordon flies the flag for Dunbar RNLI at international sea rescue exchange
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A group of women sitting in rows.
Article Training
Women in SAR Scotland event hailed a huge success
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