RNLI Macduff

28/09/2026

Nigel & James welcomed Josh Buchan from Shaulora BF794 to the station last week.

Josh presented the station with a £400 cheque from the sale of the first catch from the new boat.

Nigel, the Lifeboat Operations Manager at Macduff, said, 'We are extremely grateful for Josh and the crew of Shaulora BF794's donation. We use all donations and funds raised to support our station here in Macduff and continue our lifesaving work along the coast.

We are currently training our next group of lifesaving volunteers. This donation will help provide the PPE and kit they need during training as they work toward being assessed and passing out as boat crew.

We wish Josh and the crew of Shaulora calm seas and full nets."

09/09/2026

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The RNLI is a charity that exists to save lives at sea. But recent events have generated deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding about our purpose and our lifesaving work in the Channel.

As a result, some of our volunteers and staff have been the subject of online and, in some cases, physical abuse. This is unacceptable.

The RNLI’s people represent the very best of society. For over two hundred years they have dedicated themselves to rescuing people they’ve never met before, without judgment, fear or favour.

We are tasked by HM Coastguard to help those in distress, and we'll do so whenever, wherever and whoever they are.

We launched 9,058 times in 2025. Only 109 of those launches were to those in distress in the Channel – 1.2% of our total rescue work. Anyone rescued from a small boat by the RNLI is then taken into the care of the relevant UK authorities.

To those who stand with the RNLI, thank you. For more than two hundred years, we've saved lives at sea around the UK and Ireland, and that commitment remains unchanged.

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.'