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A one storey white building with a steep gangway down to a pontoon where an all weather lifeboat is moored. There is a paddle steamer pulled up on the opposite side of the quay to the station.

Portree Lifeboat Station

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Portree Lifeboat Station was established in 1991 and is situated along the eastern side of the Isle of Skye. The station operates a Trent class all-weather lifeboat.

Portree Lifeboat Station

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

Portree Lifeboat Station 
The Pier
Quay St
Portree 
IV51 9DE

Station phone number

01478 613610

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

9am–5pm weekdays or by appointment
Don't Miss: Crew training – 7pm–9pm Monday

Visitor contact phone number

01478 613610

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Recent lifeboat launches from Portree Lifeboat Station

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Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.31pm 6 August 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.01pm 2 August 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.53am 2 July 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.50am 2 July 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.28am 26 June 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.13pm 20 June 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.22pm 27 May 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

2.06pm 21 May 2026

Portree Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.04pm 18 May 2026

News and media from Portree Lifeboat Station

The retiring Portree RNLI lifeboat pictured alongside Portree pontoon with the brand new vessel Peter and Mary
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Over £25,000 raised at Portree RNLI Open Day
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Retiring Portree lifeboat Stanley Watson Barker pictured at sea
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Final farewell for veteran Portree RNLI lifeboat
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Iain Beaton pictured onboard Portree lifeboat
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Strava walk documents lifeboat launch for Portree RNLI volunteer
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Georgie with brother Angus pictured on bicycles
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RNLI Mayday Mile challenge on Skye raises over £2500
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