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Longhope Lifeboat Station

Longhope Lifeboat Station

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.
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Latest lifeboat launch

9.54pm 3 June 2026

Recent lifeboat launches from Longhope Lifeboat Station

9.54pm 3 June 2026
9.49pm 3 June 2026
9.49pm 3 June 2026
5.27pm 10 March 2026
11.46am 10 January 2026
10.08am 19 September 2025
4.37pm 6 August 2025
1.03pm 11 June 2025
1.40am 30 May 2025
9.44am 20 February 2025
2.35pm 27 November 2024
7.41pm 10 August 2024
9.34pm 2 August 2024
5.29pm 26 July 2024
4.23pm 22 July 2024
4.23pm 22 July 2024
4.14pm 22 July 2024
9.16am 21 July 2024
5.12pm 11 July 2024
1.34pm 1 July 2024

Today's weather

11°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 11°C
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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

Credit: Alan Mackinnon
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Longhope RNLI volunteers launch prize draw to raise charity funds
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Orange Severn Class All-weather Lifeboat departing from Kirkwall Harbour. In the background are the commercial buildings of Hatston Industrial Estate.
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RNLI in Orkney needs new volunteers and staff to save lives at sea
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