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Longhope Lifeboat Station

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Mark Speight

Longhope Lifeboat Station has operated an all-weather lifeboat since 1874 and the crews have been honoured with 26 awards for gallantry. The station has also witnessed tragedy when eight crew members lost their lives while saving others at sea in 1969.

Longhope Lifeboat Station

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

Longhope Lifeboat Station
Longhope Pier
Longhope
Orkney
KW16 3PG

Station phone number

01856 701333

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday 10am-1pm

Shop hours

Monday-Friday 10am-1pm

Shop phone number

01856 701333

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News and media from Longhope Lifeboat Station

RNLI lifeboat Margaret Foster passing Helliar Holm Lighthouse at speed towards Kirkwall Harbour
Article Heritage
Kirkwall RNLI Lifeboat Margaret Foster has come home
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Article Lifeboats
Longhope RNLI Assists Drifting Yole Following Gear Failure
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Credit: Alan Mackinnon
Article People
Longhope RNLI volunteers launch prize draw to raise charity funds
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Stormy Stan is a soft cartoon style costume. He has brown hair and beard, topped with a sailor's hat and he is always smiling.
Article Fundraising
MayDay call - Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat crew launch their open day again
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