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RNLI Portree Lifeboat Station

Portree Lifeboat Station

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.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Portree Lifeboat Station

10.30pm 1 January 2025
8.36pm 11 December 2024
3.28pm 25 November 2024
2.02pm 8 November 2024
1.15am 7 October 2024
5.09pm 18 September 2024
3.26pm 14 September 2024
9.37pm 13 September 2024
7.43pm 12 September 2024
9.31am 10 September 2024
3.14pm 14 August 2024
3.07pm 14 August 2024
4.30am 7 August 2024
5.30pm 4 August 2024
3.51pm 29 July 2024
9.02pm 17 June 2024
11.09pm 6 June 2024
11.23pm 26 May 2024
7.13pm 18 May 2024
6.37pm 12 May 2024

Today's weather

8°C Rain
Min: 7°C Max: 8°C
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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

John Nicolson

Visitor contact phone number

01478 613610

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News and media from Portree Lifeboat Station

A picture of new mechanic Josh Masson with full time station mechanic John "Clanky" Nicolson and lifeboat Stanley Watson Barker in the background.
Article People
First of the month on call for Josh as Portree RNLI mechanic
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Cargo vessel aground in the Kylerhea narrows in Portree RNLB standing by.
Article Rescue
Portree and Kyle RNLI tasked to grounded cargo vessel in Kylerhea Narrows
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RNLB Stanley Watson Barker departing Portree in poor weather conditions for the third shout in 24 hrs.
Article Sea safety
Portree RNLI respond to three shouts in 48 hours
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Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh pictured with the RNLB Stanley Watson Barker and members of her volunteer crew.
Article Sea safety
“Gàidhlig gu leòr” for primary school visit to RNLI Portree
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