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RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat Station

Queensferry Lifeboat Station

Close to the Forth Bridge, Queensferry Lifeboat Station was established in 1967 and its new station was built in 2012. The crews have been presented with three awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Queensferry Lifeboat Station

5.01pm 29 May 2026
4.57pm 28 May 2026
5.58pm 23 May 2026
3.08pm 23 May 2026
4.11pm 5 May 2026
4.07pm 5 May 2026
8.50pm 1 May 2026
4.30pm 28 April 2026
5.16am 22 April 2026
6.23pm 18 April 2026
12.20am 1 April 2026
1.03am 27 March 2026
4.12am 16 March 2026
5.46pm 8 March 2026
8.16pm 6 March 2026
11.00am 28 February 2026
12.52pm 19 February 2026
1.39pm 17 February 2026
2.43pm 2 February 2026
3.30pm 26 January 2026

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 6°C Max: 15°C
Get a 5-day forecast

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Queensferry Lifeboat Station
Hawes Pier
South Queensferry
EH30 9TB

Station phone number

0131 331 1529

Accessibility

Parking
Disabled parking
Disabled access to lower floor only

Station visit times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment. Please download the booking form PDF (322KB), complete it and email it to [email protected] to make a visit request.

Safe crossing times for 2026 (PDF Downloads)

Times are published in good faith, but the decision to cross rests with the individual, not the RNLI. A safety margin has been incorporated into these calculations, however, tides may vary and conditions should be checked on the day of crossing. The finish time for the crossing period is the time to be back on the mainland. Allow time to cross back.

February 2026 - 128KB

March 2026 - 128KB 

April 2026  - 128KB

May 2026 - 128KB

June 2026 - 127KB

July 2026 - 128KB

August 2026 - 132KB

September 2026 - 131KB

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November 2026  - 128KB

News and media from Queensferry Lifeboat Station

Article Beach safety
RNLI warns of dangers at Cramond this Spring bank holiday weekend
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Article Events
Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station to host annual Open Day
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Article Lifeboats
RNLI warns of increased risk of being cut off by the tide at Cramond Island
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