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Lochinver Lifeboat Station

Lochinver Lifeboat Station

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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.

Lochinver Lifeboat Station

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

Lochinver Harbour
Lochinver
Sutherland
IV27 4JY

Station phone number

01571 844513

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

Usually 9am–4pm Monday–Friday

Visitor contact phone number

01571 844513

News and media from Lochinver Lifeboat Station

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Article Lifeboats
His Majesty The King recognises Invergordon RNLI’s 50 anniversary
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Article Events
Scotland RNLI set for RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
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Head shot of Ruth Jones smiling
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200 Voices: Ruth Jones on how the RNLI is 'like having a friend in every port'
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