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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

12.01am 2 October 2025
11.55pm 1 October 2025
2.27am 28 September 2025
10.59pm 20 September 2025
12.39am 14 September 2025
1.55am 8 September 2025
1.08am 6 September 2025
5.00am 4 September 2025
5.00am 4 September 2025
10.22am 31 August 2025
10.22am 31 August 2025
2.11pm 26 August 2025
4.45pm 24 August 2025
4.39pm 21 August 2025
4.33pm 21 August 2025
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

Today's weather

11°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 11°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 Beach 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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