RNLI Macduff

28/08/2025

20-year fundraising medal for RNLI Macduff volunteer, Anne Lindsay.

Anne Lindsay has been a regular face at our fundraising events, from working in our shop to helping with coffee mornings and selling gifts at the many events we get invited to.

On Wednesday evening, Anne was presented with her 20-year service medal at the station.

Lifeboat Operations Manager, Nigel Ironside, said, 'On behalf of the crew and all the volunteers here at RNLI Macduff, I would like to offer our sincere congratulations and a huge thank you to Anne for her over 20 years of fundraising at Macduff.

Every penny & pound that is raised by our dedicated fundraising volunteers goes towards helping us save lives at sea here in Macduff, and we can't thank them enough for all they do.

The lifeboat station isn't just about the boat and the crew, it is a whole team of people who work together to ensure that we are ready for service when we are called upon.'

22/05/2025

On Satruday we are on a road trip to see our friends RNLI Fraserburgh Lifeboat for their open day. Always a great day in the Broch with Vic and the crew. Come along and say hello, if you see us on the road, give us a wave :)

03/04/2025

RNLI lifeboats from 46 stations around the coast of Scotland launched 1182 times, saving 36 lives*. One of those lives saved was Chris who was rescued by Macduff RNLI after he was caught up in a rip current in the Moray Firth.

‘I'd gone under at least twice and knew I was close to death, then I saw the helicopter, then the Macduff team searching for me, I knew if I could hang on I'd probably be OK.

A couple of minutes later I was pulled on the boat and the guys set about keeping me alive.’

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has today released its rescue figures for 2024, which show the charity’s lifeboats in Scotland saved twice as many people than in 2023.

23/01/2025

The Met Office has issued red, yellow and amber weather warnings for wind and rain this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Strong winds are expected throughout Scotland on Friday, with gusts reaching 80mph across the central belt and more extreme gusts set to peak around 90mph in exposed locations such as island and coastal areas.

While we don't expect to see a red warning here on the coast around Macduff, during Friday and into Saturday, there is likely to be very strong west to southwesterly winds, with peak gusts of 60-70 mph fairly widely inland, 70-80 mph in some areas, and 80-90 mph along more exposed coastal areas.

For those who plan to visit the coast during this time, the strong gusts pose a significant risk to safety and the lifesaving charity is urging the public to exercise extreme caution, particularly along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers.

RNLI Water Safety Lead for Scotland, Michael Avril, said: ‘Storm Éowyn is set to bring potentially dangerous and uncertain conditions so we’re asking the public to stay vigilant.

‘The RNLI advises that you stay away from the water as conditions could knock you off your feet or wash you into the sea. It is not worth risking your life.

'If you find yourself in trouble unexpectedly in the water, remember to Float to Live; lie back in the water, extend your arms and legs and try to relax as best as you can until you get control of your breathing.

‘If you see someone else in danger in the water, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. If you have something that floats that they can hold on to, throw it to them. Don’t go in the water yourself – you could end up in difficulty too.’

The RNLI's safety advice is:

Stay well back from stormy, wintry seas and cliff edges
Check the weather forecast and tide times before you go
Take a phone with you
In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard

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21/01/2025

One of our volunteer crew, Connor Matthew is taking part in Ultra White Collar Boxing event on March 15th 2025 to raise funds for us here at RNLI Macduff.

Connor said, ' I have chosen The RNLI charity having known a handful of people this great charity has helped and being a RNLI crew member myself I know the impact donations can make.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a vital charity dedicated to saving lives at sea. By supporting the RNLI, you are directly contributing to life-saving missions and helping to protect countless individuals, families, and communities.'

If you would like to sponsor Connor and help support the RNLI around our bit of the coast, please have a look at his Just Giving page

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12/01/2025

Here at RNLI Macduff we are looking to recruit a volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
The role is ideally suited to someone who is a keen photographer has an interest in new media/video editing/camera and video equipment.
The role involves :
• Keeping local media informed of lifesaving activity, promoting newsworthy rescues, lifeboat station events and RNLI campaigns via a variety of channels.
• Producing and distributing regular new releases with photos and/or video, to a standard RNLI format by email, uploading to the RNLI News Centre and posting to social media.
• Being available to answer media enquiries.
• Supporting or arranging media opportunities when requested by the Media Engagement Team.
• An opportunity to acquire and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of our lifeboat station and the RNLI.
The impact you will make will help us save lives at sea by raising awareness of the RNLI, through promoting the activity of the lifeboat station, highlighting the lifesaving work of our volunteers and sharing key messages via local, traditional, digital and social media.
If you are interested in the role, then please contact the Lifeboat station by email to: [email protected]
Or contact the station direct on 01261 833491 and leave a message.

06/12/2024

We are likely to miss the worst of here in the North East of Scotland, but the message is the same, please stay safe.

We are urging the public to exercise caution, particularly along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers.

It doesn't matter if it is a named storm or not. A strong gust of wind or a rouge wave along the coast can easily catch you out.

and stay safe.

This weekend, the UK and Ireland will be hit by Storm Darragh and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is asking those near the coast to be aware of the dangers the stormy weather will bring.

18/11/2024

Another post with a huge thank you for a donation to us here at RNLI Macduff.

Sarah Whyte from Prickles & Pine Cones came to visit us with a donation of £500!

Sarah makes wreaths for Christmas and donates the money to charity and this time it was donated to us to help us continue to along the coast.

Thank you Sarah, your support means a lot to us.

02/11/2024

Our lovely fundraisers are holding a coffee morning, this morning at the Market Street Hall, 10 - 12.

Lots of fine pieces!

All money raised goes towards supporting our lifeboat, station and volunteer crew, to keep along our coastline.