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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

12.08pm 28 June 2025
4.15am 16 June 2025
10.37pm 11 June 2025
9.28pm 8 June 2025
1.24pm 8 June 2025
1.24pm 8 June 2025
1.23pm 8 June 2025
12.53am 6 June 2025
2.51am 5 June 2025
8.30pm 4 June 2025
3.38am 30 May 2025
3.31am 30 May 2025
6.25pm 28 May 2025
5.57pm 25 May 2025
5.56pm 25 May 2025
1.35pm 25 May 2025
7.55pm 24 May 2025
2.50pm 24 May 2025
2.50pm 24 May 2025
5.40pm 18 May 2025

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 9°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

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Broughty Ferry RNLI recover dog and two crew from broken down RIB
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Article Fundraising
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