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RNLI Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

Situated in the scenic Kyles of Bute, Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station has celebrated nearly 40 years of saving lives at sea. The inshore lifeboat carries out rescues mainly to leisure craft.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

7.27am 24 August 2025
4.24am 8 August 2025
4.09am 8 August 2025
4.54pm 29 July 2025
11.08pm 23 June 2025
9.01am 21 June 2025
12.23am 6 June 2025
6.30pm 2 June 2025
1.57pm 1 June 2025
1.17pm 24 May 2025
12.07pm 20 April 2025
12.09pm 23 March 2025
7.45pm 12 October 2024
3.26pm 12 October 2024
6.12pm 7 October 2024
6.26pm 1 September 2024
12.55pm 20 August 2024
1.24pm 18 August 2024
12.48pm 26 July 2024
9.42pm 25 July 2024

Today's weather

11°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 11°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station
The Harbour
Tighnabruaich
PA21 2DR 

Station phone number

01700 811609

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment. 

Visitor contact

Donald Clark

Visitor contact email

[email protected]

Shop hours

Easter–June
Monday–Saturday
11am–3pm

July-August
Monday–Friday
11am–3pm

Saturday
11am–4pm

September–October
Monday–Saturday
11am–3pm

Shop phone number

01700 811087

News and media from Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Station

The visitors with RNLI volunteers with the inshore lifeboat James and Helen Mason
Article Sea safety
Fundraising tour visits RNLI Tighnabruaich
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Sue and Jane on their regular volunteering shift covering the station shop
Article People
Stunning running fundraising for RNLI Tighnabruaich
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RNLI mascot Stormy Stan visits the bridge of the paddle steamer Waverley with her captain Dominic McCall
Article Sea safety
RNLI Tighnabruaich Lifeboat Day fundraiser success
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Much to do for RNLI Tighnabruaich
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