Coastwatch Scotland Irvine

06/09/2026

Did you know we have an Amazon Wish List account?

Coastwatch Irvine has a wish list of items we are looking for through donations. If you are wanting to help our charity any donations are always welcomed. You can help by simply clicking the link and purchasing any of the items on the list. Thank you for your support.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/T15VC65PSANI?ref_=wl_share

21/07/2026

HEATWAVE BRINGS BUSY WEEK

Since Friday the 10th of July Coastwatch volunteers have dealt 16 incidents due to the heatwave experienced across the UK alongside offshore winds. These incidents have ranged from persons in the water, medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, inflatables being blown offshore and assisting emergency services. Thankfully all of these incidents had a positive outcome.

Since 10/07/26 volunteers have volunteered a combined total of 189 hours over the course of 10 days. Throughout that time volunteers have worked with HM Coastguard, RNLI, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, North Ayrshire Council CCTV, and British Red Cross.

We would like to remind people that we are not an emergency service and the office number is not a means of emergency contact. If you need Coastguard or the Ambulance Service you should always call 999.

Please check wind speed/direction, tides, and always have a means for calling for help at the coast. And please follow guidance from HM Coastguard and RNLI.

If this is something you are interested in being a part of please get in touch via our volunteering section of our website.

https://coastwatchirvine.co.uk/Volunteering/

13/07/2026

SAFETY ADVICE: INFLATABLES IN COASTAL WATERS

Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team has responded to several incidents in recent days involving inflatables being blown offshore. Many inflatables are not designed for sea use and can quickly become dangerous in the wrong conditions.

If you’re visiting the coast and plan to use inflatables, please follow this guidance:

-Check the weather — offshore winds can carry you out to sea in seconds.

-Wear a lifejacket or PFD at all times.

-Carry a mobile phone or means of calling for help in a waterproof pouch.

-Mark your inflatable/board with a means to identify you as the owner – Order free labels here: https://mca-ws.apsmos.com/ViewProduct.html?sp=Swaterprooflabels

-If you get into difficulty, call for help immediately by dialing 999 and asking for the coastguard

-Most importantly, Stay with your inflatable/board! Do not try and swim back to shore

Good weather is forecast through the week, but offshore winds are also expected for most of the week. Please stay safe and look out for each other and make your time at the coast enjoyable.

If you see an inflatable being blown out to sea or at a distance which appears further than what you believe to be safe, please dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

Remember, in a coastal emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard





Search and Rescue - it's what we do.

Police Scotland Ayrshire Maritime and Coastguard Agency

26/06/2026

BUSY DAY AT THE BEACH

Yesterday with the temperature nearly reaching 30 degrees our volunteers had a busy day. We had volunteers at the office from just after 10am up until nearly 9pm.

Throughout the day we dealt with numerous incidents working alongside Police Scotland Ayrshire and the Scottish Ambulance Service all with a good outcome.

We also had a chance to meet up with our friends at the British Red Cross who were down to provide water to beachgoers as part of the Ayrshire Safer Shores Initiative.

If you are interested in volunteering with us please visit our website.

https://coastwatchirvine.co.uk/Volunteering/

06/06/2026

CONGRATS TO CALLUM!

On Friday 5th June into Saturday 6th June one of our volunteers Callum ran the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra 50km run on behalf of Coastwatch Irvine.

The route took him and fellow participants from Irvine Beach down past Brassie and Troon along the coast before turning back at doonfoot Beach for the return leg.

This is an incredible accomplishment for Callum especially as it is his first competitive race! Go big or go home Callum! Well done!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/callum-urquhart-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA

03/06/2026

25/05/2026

BEACH TOILETS IRVINE UPDATE

Unfortunately all toilets are currently closed due to the pipes becoming blocked and all toilets now flooded. A plumber is en route. We have no ETA. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

24/05/2026

ULTRAMARATHON FUNDRAISER

One of our volunteer first aiders is running an ultra marathon and fundraising for Coastwatch!

Callum is running 50km over night in the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra Marathon on the 5th June.

Any and all donations to spur him on during this challenge are greatly appreciated. Click the link to donate now. Good Luck Callum!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/callum-urquhart-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA

24/05/2026

28/04/2026

Community Clean up at Irvine beach this Saturday, new volunteers always welcome! Hope to see you there - check our website calendar for full event details 😄