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Fraserburgh Lifeboat station

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1858, Fraserburgh was the first RNLI station in Scotland. It operates from the rugged north-east coast and the crews have been honoured with 16 awards for gallantry.

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

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

Shore Road
Fraserburgh
AB43 9BR

Station phone number

01346 515162

Visiting times

By prior arrangement only

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Recent lifeboat launches from Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

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Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.29pm 22 August 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.29pm 19 August 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.47pm 5 August 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.32pm 5 August 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.21pm 4 August 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.17pm 1 August 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

2.12pm 23 June 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.18am 1 May 2026

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.47am 23 March 2026

News and media from Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

A line up of Fraserburgh RNLI volunteer crew, with Fraserburgh RNLI ALB 16-21 John Buchanan Barr moored in background at her normal berth with Jason Flett, Grant Morrison, Declan Sutherland, Scott Leye, Coxswain Gubby Duncan, mechanic Chay Cumming, and Graeme Duthie.
Article Rescue
Fraserburgh RNLI Respond to Injured Male Trapped on Rocks at Slains Castle
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Article People
Margaret was a Fraserburgh RNLI stalwart for over 30 years.
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Article Rescue
Fraserburgh RNLI new lifeboat to arrive in April
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Fraserburgh lifeboat in night time shout
Article Lifeboats
Early morning call out for Fraserburgh RNLI Lifeboat volunteers
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Fraserburgh's RNLI shop
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Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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