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RNLI Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

Established in 1830, Broughty Ferry was the first inshore lifeboat station in Scotland. During the station’s remarkable history of lifesaving, the crews have been awarded seven medals for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

3.11pm 15 August 2025
10.37am 15 August 2025
4.20pm 14 August 2025
4.19pm 14 August 2025
4.18pm 14 August 2025
11.28pm 12 August 2025
3.47pm 12 August 2025
3.47pm 12 August 2025
2.44pm 10 August 2025
2.55pm 9 August 2025
2.51pm 9 August 2025
5.41pm 4 August 2025
6.19pm 31 July 2025
1.05am 25 July 2025
12.58am 25 July 2025
12.58am 25 July 2025
11.29am 18 July 2025
11.24am 18 July 2025
12.57pm 16 July 2025
12.57pm 16 July 2025

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station
Fisher Street
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
DD5 1EF

Station phone number

01382 779956

Accessibility

Disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

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News and media from Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

Article Sea safety
RNLI lifeguards join forces with Broughty Ferry to train local kayak club.
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Article Fundraising
RNLI receives donation of over £7,700 from Inner Wheel District 1
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Article Heritage
Broughty Ferry RNLI unveil new Mona Information Board
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Article Sea safety
Broughty Ferry RNLI recover paddleboarders blown off course at St Andrews
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