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Lochinver Lifeboat Station

Lochinver Lifeboat Station

Set amongst spectacular scenery, Lochinver Lifeboat Station has operated an all-weather lifeboat for nearly 40 years. The ‘Penza’ boathouse is one of eight boathouses funded from a legacy from Mrs Eugenie Boucher.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

3.52pm 14 January 2022

Recent launches from Lochinver Lifeboat Station

3.52pm 14 January 2022
1.10pm 22 October 2021
3.50pm 18 October 2021
6.45pm 23 September 2021
1.25pm 21 September 2021
6.15pm 20 September 2021
7.12pm 18 September 2021
6.14pm 6 September 2021
7.17pm 10 August 2021
3.58pm 18 July 2021
10.58am 1 July 2021
8.58pm 27 June 2021
3.21pm 17 June 2021
7.04pm 30 January 2021
1.45pm 22 December 2020
12.20pm 9 October 2020
4.18pm 19 September 2020
5.19pm 15 September 2020
5.34am 2 September 2020
3.20pm 17 August 2020

Today's weather

8°C Rain
Min: 7°C Max: 8°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Lochinver Harbour
Lochinver
Sutherland
IV27 4JY

Station phone number

01571 844513

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

Usually 9am–4pm Monday–Friday

Visitor contact

David MacAskill

Visitor contact phone number

01571 844513

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News and media from Lochinver Lifeboat Station

Pupils visiting RNLI Lochinver lifeboat
Article Fundraising
Young people visit Lochinver RNLI during a fundraising trek
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Lochinver coxswain David MacAskill with his Bronze Medal
Article Rescue
Bronze Medal presented to Lochinver coxswain for saving four lives
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RNLI chairman Stuart Popham presented a Bronze Medal to Lochinver coxswain David MacAskill at a ceremony in Lochinver on Friday 18 November
Video Heritage
Bronze Medal presented to Lochinver Coxswain David MacAskill
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Article Lifeboats
Bravery of Lochinver lifeboat crew celebrated with RNLI awards
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Events around Lochinver Lifeboat Station

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