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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.
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Latest lifeboat launch

4.35pm 17 November 2024

Recent lifeboat launches from Kirkwall Lifeboat Station

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
7.14am 4 May 2024
4.48pm 24 February 2024
1.31am 16 February 2024
10.03pm 15 February 2024
10.02pm 15 February 2024
12.41am 25 December 2023
10.58pm 19 November 2023
2.33am 12 November 2023
11.30pm 31 October 2023
3.04pm 30 August 2023
6.27pm 20 August 2023

Today's weather

9°C Rain
Min: 8°C Max: 9°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

Kirkwall's Severn-class lifeboat Margaret Foster will travel to Poole for refit later this year.
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Severn class lifeboat in Kirkwall to undergo refit
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Scotland RNLI set for RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
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Kirkwall RNLI presented prestigious award from Chief Executive, Mark Dowie
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St Magnus Cathedral welcomes RNLI to celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea
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