RNLI Invergordon Lifeboat

30/05/2026

Don’t the rain get in the way of venturing out today for the Summer Craft Fair at Invergordon Rugby Club!

Lots of great stalls, food and drink! Grab yourself a bargain and see the Highland Cow from Davochfin Farm!

You'll also find the friendly faces of Invergordon Museum, Invergordon Off the Wall, Invergordon Development Trust and of course our friendly RNLI Invergordon Lifeboat volunteers.

So enjoy a day of fun. 11am until 5pm. FREE ENTRY.

Invergordon Members Explore Invergordon

🎉🌞 The countdown is on for Invergordon’s Summer Craft Fair, Food & Drink Festival! 🌞🎉

Join us on Saturday 30th May 2026 at Ross Sutherland Rugby Club for a fantastic community day packed with local talent, food, drink and family fun!

🛍️ Over 50 local crafters & stalls
🍔 Outside catering
🧁 Tea, coffee & home baking
🍺 Bar open from 11am – 5pm
🐮 Special appearance from the Highland Cow of Davochfin Farm

With some amazing local organisations and community groups including:
🏛️ Invergordon Museum
🎨 Invergordon Off The Wall
🚤 Invergordon RNLI

Come along, support local businesses, community groups and charities, and enjoy a brilliant day out in the heart of Invergordon ❤️

📍 Ross Sutherland Rugby Club, Invergordon
⏰ 11am – 5pm
📅 Saturday 30th May 2026

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23/05/2026

🎉🌞 The countdown is on for Invergordon’s Summer Craft Fair, Food & Drink Festival! 🌞🎉

Join us on Saturday 30th May 2026 at Ross Sutherland Rugby Club for a fantastic community day packed with local talent, food, drink and family fun!

🛍️ Over 50 local crafters & stalls
🍔 Outside catering
🧁 Tea, coffee & home baking
🍺 Bar open from 11am – 5pm
🐮 Special appearance from the Highland Cow of Davochfin Farm

With some amazing local organisations and community groups including:
🏛️ Invergordon Museum
🎨 Invergordon Off The Wall
🚤 Invergordon RNLI

Come along, support local businesses, community groups and charities, and enjoy a brilliant day out in the heart of Invergordon ❤️

📍 Ross Sutherland Rugby Club, Invergordon
⏰ 11am – 5pm
📅 Saturday 30th May 2026

Please share and help spread the word! 🙌

23/05/2026

Could you spare a few hours to support your local lifeboat station?

Invergordon RNLI is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our shore crew and help support the lifesaving work of the station. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

🔹 Fundraising Volunteers
Help organise events, raise awareness and support vital fundraising activities within the local community.

🔹 Visits Team Volunteers
Help engage with groups and visitors by sharing the RNLI’s key water safety messages, showcasing the work of the station and assisting with tours of our Shannon class lifeboat.

🔹 Shop Volunteers
Assist in our RNLI shop, helping customers and supporting the station through retail sales based in the Invergordon Museum

No previous experience is required — just enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to help make a difference. Full support and training will be provided.

By volunteering with Invergordon RNLI, you’ll become part of a dedicated team helping save lives at sea while supporting your local community.

If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please send us a message.

🌊 Together, we can help save lives at sea.

22/05/2026

Third callout for Invergordon RNLI this week, with the UK Coastguard requesting the launch of Invergordon's Shannon Class Lifeboat to locate and assist a broken-down vessel drifing in the Moray Firth due to engine failure.

Read about it on what was newly qualified coxswain Reece Porter's first operational call-out.

Volunteer crew from Invergordon RNLI were tasked by HM Coastguard on Friday 22 May at 11:55am to assist a vessel which had suffered engine failure and was drifting with three persons onboard

20/05/2026

Great effort folks!!!

On behalf of the RNLI Nairn Branch and myself, we’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our ‘Pennies on the Pier’ and Mayday Dip 💙

Thanks to your amazing generosity and support, together we raised a fantastic £436.50! 🎉

Our fundraising breakdown 👇🏻

Pennies on the Pier - £311.50
Mayday dip - £125.00

Every penny helps the RNLI to continue saving lives at sea, and we truly appreciate everyone who took part, donated, and cheered us on! 🥹

Love 💙 Your 🩵 Life

19/05/2026

Invergordon RNLI tasked to injured walker at Shandwick Beach

Volunteer crew from Invergordon RNLI were tasked on Monday 18 May to assist an injured walker on Shandwick Beach with a suspected broken ankle.

The volunteer crew had just completed a routine training exercise when HM Coastguard requested the launch of the station’s Shannon class lifeboat, Agnes AP Barr, to assist the casualty.

The Shannon class lifeboat departed its berth at Invergordon West Harbour at 8:46pm and arrived on scene approximately 20 minutes later. On arrival, casualty care trained crew members were deployed ashore using the station’s XEP daughter craft to assess the injured walker and assist in casualty care.

Also in attendance were crews from the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, who assisted the casualty to the Ambulance.

Once the casualty had been safely handed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service, the lifeboat was stood down and released from service at 9:43pm.

The volunteer crew then returned to Invergordon West Harbour where lifeboat was washed down, refuelled and made ready for service again by 10:30pm.

A spokesperson for Invergordon RNLI said:

“Incidents like this highlight the close working relationship between all emergency services. We wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery.”

07/05/2026

📟 Call-out 07/05/2026 📟

RNLI Invergordon lifeboat launched to reports of a vessel in difficulty near North Sutor

Invergordon RNLI lifeboat was paged to launch at 1:37pm today following reports of a skiff-like vessel thought to be in difficulty in the vicinity of the North Sutor at the entrance to the Cromarty Firth.

The volunteer crew of six launched promptly after receiving reports from HM Coastguard and made best speed to the area. Also assisting in the search were the Port of Cromarty Firth pilot boat and a local dolphin watching RIB.

A thorough search of the area was carried out by all assets involved. Following extensive enquiries and searches, no vessel in difficulty was located, and the incident was subsequently deemed a false alarm with good intent.

The lifeboat was then stood down and returned to the station, where it was made ready for service again by 3:30pm

RNLI Invergordon spokesperson Michael MacDonald said:

“While this thankfully turned out not to be an emergency, we would always encourage members of the public to contact the Coastguard if they believe someone may be in danger at sea. Early calls can save lives.”

05/05/2026

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with our fellow search and rescue colleagues at Marine Rescue New South Wales, Australia.

Yesterday, six volunteers from Ballina responded to reports of a yacht in distress. In the course of that rescue, three lives were tragically lost, including two of the volunteers.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said: “These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.”

This devastating loss is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who put themselves at risk to save others at sea.

04/05/2026

🚤✨ May the Fourth Be With You… from Invergordon RNLI! ✨🚤

On this Star Wars Day, while the galaxy celebrates heroes of a different kind, here in Cromarty Firth we’re getting ready for a force of our own — the Cromarty Harbour Hoolie! 🎶🌊

Just like the Rebel Alliance, our volunteer crew stand ready 24/7 to answer the call, whatever the conditions. Whether it’s calm seas or a bit of a “disturbance in the Force,” we’re always prepared to launch and keep our community safe.

If you’re heading along to the Harbour Hoolie, enjoy the music, the atmosphere, and everything the incredible harbour has to offer — but remember to stay safe around the water.

From all of us at Invergordon RNLI:
🌟 Stay safe
🌟 Look out for one another
🌟 And… May the Fourth Be With You!