Thurso Lifeboat

27/09/2026

Thurso RNLI station has lost a "family" member, we are very saddened to hear about the passing of fundraising stalwart, Joan Elder. Joan has been associated with Thurso RNLI for about 30 years, she was the manager of the RNLI gift shop for many years, taking the shop to public events all over the county. A few years back she "retired" as manager but could still be seen helping out at any time. Joan was also the RNLI Box secretary which meant she would travel all over Caithness and Sutherland emptying the many collection boxes. Joan was always happy doing her voluntary work and will be sadly missed by all involved in the RNLI and the bigger local community. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad and difficult time.

15/09/2026

Ian Walker chairman of Thurso RNLI fundraising committee organised a 10K run at John o' Groats for Sunday 13th September. Around 130 folk entered the event including two Thurso lifeboat crew members, Mark Johnston and Gordy Gray. Thurso lifeboat was in attendance and The RNLI shop was there. Crew members presented medals and goody bags to all who finished with Stormy Stan also in attendance.

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

North Highland Harriers has arranged a 10K Run in John O'Groats on Sunday 13th September 2026 to raise money for Thurso RNLI, run starts at 1pm.

24/08/2026

Thurso RNLI station held their annual open day on Sunday 23 August. Members of the public came along to be shown around the RNLI Lifeboat The Taylors and the Lifeboat Station. HM Coastguard were in attendance and Aileen Simmonite's Highland Dancers entertained the crowd. Members of the crew manned the BBQ and even took part in the dancing. During the afternoon's event, long serving Thurso RNLI committee members Roy and Jane Blackburn were presented with some gifts for over 15 years service, by chairman Ian Walker and Coxswain Gordon Munro. Also, volunteer crew member Leon MacGill was presented with a RNLI 10 year service medal by Coxswain Gordon Munro. Longhope RNLI Lifeboat Helen Comrie made the trip across the Pentland Firth to join the open day. We would like to thank everyone who came along to make the day a success.

18/08/2026

Thurso RNLI are holding their annual Open Day on Sunday 23rd August 2026 from 12pm to 4 pm at the Lifeboat Station in Scrabster, everyone is welcome, have a look around the boat & meet some of the crew.

16/08/2026

Thurso RNLI Lifeboat, The Taylors, launched at 11.00am today, Sunday 16th August in response to the report of a single crewed yacht that had lost its steering in the Loch Eriboll area. The lifeboat was almost at the scene when the yachtsman reported that he had gained some steering and was now safely at anchor in Loch Eriboll. The lifeboat arrived alongside the yacht at 12.50pm and checked the wellbeing of the crew member and that the yacht was securely anchored. The yacht's occupant told the lifeboat crew that he thinks he will be able to repair the steering and will keep the Coastguard up to date. The Taylors returned to Scrabster and was refueled and made ready for service at 3.40pm.

06/08/2026

Thurso RNLI Lifeboat, The Taylors had an immediate launch at 6.20pm today, Thursday 6th August. This was in response to the report of a female in the sea in the Dunnet Head area. The lifeboat arrived on scene at 6.42pm and conducted a short search before the casualty was recovered and taken on board the lifeboat by crew members. The Taylors returned to Scrabster at 7.20pm where the casualty was handed over to members of the Scottish Ambulance Service. The Taylors was refueled and made ready for service at 7.50pm.

05/07/2026

Thurso RNLI Coxswain Gordon Munro is seen presenting Allan Comrie, the winner of the raffle at the recent RNLI Fayre with his prize. We would like to thank NorthLink Ferries for their very kind donation of a ticket for a vehicle and family on the Orkney ferry.

19/06/2026

Thurso Lifeboat Crew & Fundraising Committee would like to say a huge thank you for the generous donations of fresh fish & seafood for selling @ our Summer Fayre on Saturday 06 June 2026.

The generous donations came from:
Boy Andrew - 2 boxes of haddock
Osprey WK4 - 2 boxes of crab
Deeside- 1 box of cod, 2 boxes of haddock, 1 box of hake & 1/2 box of monk fish.
Summer Rose - 2 bags of scallops.
G&J Jacks - 2 boxes of prawns.

These generous donations helped us raise £9238.76