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RNLI Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

Situated in the scenic Kyles of Bute, Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station has celebrated nearly 40 years of saving lives at sea. The inshore lifeboat carries out rescues mainly to leisure craft.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent launches from Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

3.58pm 17 September 2023
2.07pm 29 August 2023
2.29pm 11 August 2023
1.07pm 26 July 2023
5.28pm 23 July 2023
5.23pm 23 July 2023
9.09am 22 July 2023
11.55am 16 July 2023
3.13am 10 July 2023
4.53pm 21 June 2023
4.53pm 21 June 2023
10.12am 8 June 2023
10.12am 8 June 2023
12.41pm 6 June 2023
8.57pm 26 May 2023
1.54pm 20 May 2023
1.22pm 2 May 2023
2.34pm 30 April 2023
10.37am 23 April 2023
1.24pm 21 April 2023

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station
The Harbour
Tighnabruaich
PA21 2DR 

Station phone number

01700 811609

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment. 

Visitor contact

Donald Clark

Visitor contact email

[email protected]

Shop hours

Easter–June
Monday–Saturday
11am–3pm

July-August
Monday–Friday
11am–3pm

Saturday
11am–4pm

September–October
Monday–Saturday
11am–3pm

Shop phone number

01700 811087

News and media from Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

Lifeboat launching from Tighnabruaich
Article Sea safety
RNLI Tighnabruaich Launch to assist paddleboarder blown out to sea.
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The DODO tractor and trailer take the lifeboat out from the shore for launch
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Busy spell continues with two shouts in two days for RNLI Tighnabruaich.
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Inshore lifeboat pulling away from shore
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RNLI Tighnabruaich assist with rescue on Loch Fyne.
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Tighnabruaich RNLI host local school for safety information day
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