Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station to host annual Open Day
Queensferry RNLI is inviting the local community to a special Open Day on Sunday 14th June.
Taking place on Sunday 14 June from 12pm to 4pm at Hawes Promenade, Queensferry RNLI Open Day offers a fun packed afternoon of food and festivities, all while supporting the lifesaving work of Queensferry RNLI.
Visitors can enjoy a performance from Queensferry Pipes and Drums, get involved in traditional games with the volunteer crew, and take in an impressive Newfoundland dog display. There will be something for the whole family to enjoy - from face painting and home baking, to a tombola, a BBQ, and pop-up RNLI shop.
Children (and adults) will have the chance to explore emergency response vehicles, take a closer look at the station’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat, and meet the volunteer crew. There will also be the chance to see the lifeboat in action on the water during a display. The RNLI’s face-to-face team will be there throughout the day, offering important water safety guidance and advice.
Helen Feenan, Volunteer Fundraising Chair at Queensferry RNLI says: ‘This event is a fantastic chance for the local community to get to know the crew, discover more about the lifesaving work we carry out, and enjoy a fun-filled family day in South Queensferry.’
Helen added: ‘We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the station and highlight the important role our volunteers play in helping keep people safe at sea.’
Entry is free, with all proceeds raised on the day helping to fund Queensferry RNLI’s 24/7 search and rescue service to help save lives at sea.
Notes to editors
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Across all incidents in 2025, Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station launched 101 times, saving 4 lives and aiding 119 people caught in difficulty in the water
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Queensferry RNLI lifeboat station has been operating since 1967
RNLI Media Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Sarah Sim, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI Scotland, [email protected]
Richard Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Scotland, 07826 900639, [email protected]
Martin Macnamara, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Scotland, 07920 365929, [email protected]
RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
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