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RNLI Portree Lifeboat Station

Portree Lifeboat Station

Portree Lifeboat Station was established in 1991 and is situated along the eastern side of the Isle of Skye. The station operates a Trent class all-weather lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

8.11pm 1 July 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Portree Lifeboat Station

8.11pm 1 July 2025
4.03am 22 June 2025
3.55am 22 June 2025
5.50pm 21 June 2025
9.23am 31 May 2025
10.19am 28 May 2025
10.27am 26 May 2025
9.09pm 29 April 2025
11.18pm 15 April 2025
8.59pm 29 March 2025
8.59pm 29 March 2025
2.56pm 27 March 2025
2.29am 10 March 2025
4.29pm 19 February 2025
12.18pm 1 February 2025
10.30pm 1 January 2025
8.36pm 11 December 2024
3.28pm 25 November 2024
2.02pm 8 November 2024
1.15am 7 October 2024

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portree Lifeboat Station 
The Pier
Quay St
Portree 
IV51 9DE

Station phone number

01478 613610

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

9am–5pm weekdays or by appointment
Don't Miss: Crew training – 7pm–9pm Monday

Visitor contact

John Nicolson

Visitor contact phone number

01478 613610

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News and media from Portree Lifeboat Station

Portree lifeboat sailing under the Skye Bridge
Article People
Portree RNLI see afternoon tea and two launches in busy weekend
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Two rafts colliding on the water!
Article People
Portree RNLI annual raft race success
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Article Lifeboats
Portree RNLI respond to second shout in a week as vessel becomes entangled
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Primary school children were treated to a tour of the lifeboat Stanley Watson Barker and learned about the key equipment onboard.
Article Sea safety
Fàilte air bòrd! Gaelic primary school visits Portree RNLI
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