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Girvan Lifeboat Station

Girvan Lifeboat Station

Girvan has had a lifeboat launching off the south west coast of Scotland for 140 years, providing search and rescue cover for both commercial and leisure mariners. Today’s station operates an all weather Shannon class lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Girvan Lifeboat Station

7.18pm 13 August 2025
1.40pm 9 August 2025
7.11pm 4 August 2025
2.33pm 21 July 2025
12.02am 21 July 2025
7.38pm 16 July 2025
9.35pm 12 July 2025
8.37pm 21 June 2025
1.23am 21 June 2025
2.21pm 7 June 2025
1.37pm 18 May 2025
2.40pm 27 April 2025
12.58pm 26 April 2025
12.17pm 26 April 2025
2.31pm 13 April 2025
1.54am 2 April 2025
9.25am 15 October 2024
9.25am 15 October 2024
8.36pm 7 September 2024
6.53pm 27 August 2024

Today's weather

19°C Cloudy
Min: 12°C Max: 19°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Girvan Lifeboat Station
Knockcushan Street
Girvan
Strathclyde
KA26 9AG

Station phone number

01465 714454

Visiting times

9am–5pm weekdays

Groups by appointment

Don't Miss Crew training Monday 7pm–9pm

Visitor contact

Coxswain/Mechanic Callum Govus

Visitor contact phone number

07492 310031

News and media from Girvan Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Stranraer RNLI launches in multi-agency operation
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Girvan's Shannon Class all-weather lifeboat Elizabeth and Gertrude Allan
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Girvan RNLI volunteers in multi Lifeboat search
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Article Rescue
Stranraer and Girvan RNLI launch to weekend shout
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Girvan's Shannon Class all-weather lifeboat
Article Rescue
Girvan Lifeboat called to motorboat in difficulty
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