HM Coastguard - Aberdeen City & Shire

28/08/2026

15/08/2026

And… cut 🎥

On Saturday, HM Coastguard rope rescue teams from across Area 3, North East Scotland, came together to support filming with BBC Landward. The event provided an excellent opportunity for our coastguard rescue officers (CROs) to showcase their specialist rope rescue capabilities while undertaking valuable training.

Phil Skingle, Coastal Operations Area Commander, said:
"This was a fantastic opportunity for our teams to come together, strengthen operational skills through training and support BBC Landward with their filming. The CROs involved were enthusiastic and proud to be part of the event, demonstrating the professionalism and dedication that our teams bring to coastal rescue operations every day."

We look forward to seeing the finished feature and highlighting the important work carried out by our CROs across North East Scotland.
Landward

01/08/2026

🔵🚨 Incident Update – Slains Castle 🚨🟡

This afternoon, Coastguard Rescue Teams from Cruden Bay, Peterhead and Macduff were tasked to reports of an injured person on the cliffs near Slains Castle.

Working alongside our colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service, two Coastguard Rope Rescue Technicians descended the cliff with an additional Coastguard Rescue Officer and a SORT paramedic to assess and stabilise the casualty. Once ready for extraction, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter R851 winched the casualty to safety before they were transferred into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.

We would like to thank our colleagues from Police Scotland North East, the Scottish Ambulance Service and RNLI Fraserburgh Lifeboat for their vital assistance during this challenging incident.

If you find yourself in difficulty at the coast, or see anyone in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard 🛟

24/07/2026

Police Scotland has declared a major incident as emergency services continue to respond to the ongoing wildfire within the Cairngorms National Park.

The decision follows a significant change in weather conditions, with strengthening winds contributing to increased unpredictable fire behaviour and the spread of the wildfire towards Nethy Bridge.

As a precaution, all residents of Nethy Bridge are being evacuated to allow emergency services to continue their operational response safely and effectively. Residents are being directed to a dedicated respite centre at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort and access roads into Nethy Bridge have been closed.

Members of the public should continue to avoid the affected areas within the Cairngorms National Park. The area remains unsafe due to active firefighting operations, rapidly changing fire conditions and helicopter activity.

The following areas remain closed or subject to access restrictions:
• Paths around Glenmore, Loch Morlich and Badaguish.
• Low-level routes including the Old Logging Way and routes providing access to Cairngorm Mountain, the Northern Corries, Meall A' Bhuachaille, the Green Loch (Lochan Uaine), Strath Nethy and Bynack More.
• Paths within Abernethy Forest to the south of Forest Lodge towards Ryvoan Bothy.

Residents are urged to follow all advice issued by Police Scotland and emergency services.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

Read more here: https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/july/police-scotland-declares-major-incident-as-emergency-services-respond-to-wildfire-near-nethy-bridge/

21/07/2026

🚨🌊 PETERHEAD SCOTTISH WEEK - BLUE LIGHT FESTIVAL! 🌊🚨
We’re delighted to announce that the Peterhead Coastguard Rescue Team will be attending the Peterhead Scottish Week Blue Light Festival on 25th July! 🚔🚒🚑🌊
We’ll be there alongside our fellow blue light services, meeting the public, showcasing what we do and having a fantastic day with the community! 💙
We’re also delighted to announce that the Coastguard Association will be joining us for the event to celebrate their 50th Anniversary taking in their big tour of all 18 operational area's of HM Coastguard.
It will be great to have them there with us! ⚓️🌊
Come along, say hello and support this fantastic community event! We look forward to seeing you all there! 💙

03/07/2026

🚨 Incident Update 🚨

Last night, Coastguard Rescue Teams from Montrose, Arbroath and Stonehaven were tasked to reports of an individual who had become cragfast approximately 60 feet up the cliffs near St Cyrus.

Working in challenging conditions, the teams established a rope rescue system, enabling a Coastguard Rope Rescue Technician to descend the cliff and secure the casualty in an emergency rescue sling. Once safely secured, the technician and casualty were lowered to the beach below, where Coastguard Rescue Helicopter Rescue 851 completed the rescue by winching them both to safety.

We would like to thank our colleagues at RNLI Montrose for providing vital assistance throughout the incident. This was an excellent example of the close working relationship between HM Coastguard and the RNLI, with the professionalism and teamwork of all those involved contributing to a safe outcome for the casualty.

If you find yourself in difficulty on the coast, or see anyone else in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard 🛟

10/06/2026

Recruitment

A reminder that our Coastguard Rescue Stations at Macduff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Cruden Bay, Aberdeen and Stonehaven will be open tomorrow evening, Thursday 11th June from 1900 to 2030.

Address details can be found on our previous post.

If you are interested in applying, please head along and have a chat with the team! There's no requirement to book a place, just turn up!

08/06/2026

🚨 Volunteer Recruitment News 🚨



Interested in joining, but not sure what to expect?

Our Coastguard Rescue teams are opening their station doors to give you a behind the scenes look at what we do, and what rescue equipment we carry.

Come along, speak to our crews, and find out about what you can expect! We are extending our recruitment period until Monday 15th June and will accept applications until then.

Stations will be open this Thursday, 11th June from 1900 to 2030. For further information please email [email protected]

🟡 Macduff -

Macduff Coastguard Rescue Station, Tarlair Way, Tarlair Business Park, Macduff, AB45 1RU.

🔵 Fraserburgh -

Fraserburgh Coastguard Rescue Station, West Shore Industrial Estate, Fraserburgh, AB43 9SU.

🟡 Peterhead -

Peterhead Coastguard Rescue Station, Mains of Blackhouse Industrial Estate, Peterhead, AB42 1BW

🔵 Cruden Bay -

Cruden Bay Coastguard Rescue Station, Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, AB42 0NN.

🟡 Aberdeen -

Aberdeen Coastguard Rescue Station, Mansefield Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9LA.

🔵 Stonehaven -

Stonehaven Coastguard Rescue Station, Unit 11, Spurryhillock Industrial Estate, Broomhill Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2NH.

There is no requirement to book a slot, just turn up on the evening.

To apply just follow the link below:

Volunteer for the Coastguard Rescue Service and help to carry out search and rescue along the UK shoreline.

26/05/2026

Recruitment

HM Coastguard is the UK’s 999 Maritime and Coastal emergency service.

The training for this intake will take place in the Aberdeen area - accommodation can be provided but you must be able to attend the following dates:

• Mon 21st to Fri 25th Sept 2026 inclusive and
• Sat 3rd and Sun 4th Oct 2026.

This training will include casualty care, navigation, communications, water rescue and much more!

Our latest new recruits from Macduff Coastguard Rescue Team recently attended helicopter training with our aircraft from Inverness, alongside team members from Fraserburgh and Peterhead. Continual training progresses throughout your time with HM Coastguard.

For further information and to apply, please visit the following link.

https://hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard

Recruitment closes Sunday 7th June 2026.

11/05/2026

🚨 RECRUITMENT IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Looking to do something rewarding and give back to your local communities?

We’re currently looking for volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers to join our teams based in the following locations: Macduff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Cruden Bay, Aberdeen and Stonehaven.

HM Coastguard is the UK’s 999 Maritime and Coastal emergency service.

As a Coastguard Rescue Officer you’ll be fully trained and equipped to carry out Search & Rescue operations along our coastline. From searching for a missing person, to conducting a cliff rescue, you could be called out, at any time, in all weathers, to save a life! 🛟

Volunteering with us is a rewarding role that supports and gives back to your local community!

If you are interested in joining HM Coastguard as a Coastguard Rescue Officer you must:

🔵 Be aged 18 years or over.
🟡 Hold a full UK driving license.
🔵 Live or work within a reasonable distance of the Coastguard Rescue station.
🟡 Be physically fit and able to pass a Coastguard health assessment and undergo a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme check.

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. You must be able to attend all training dates listed on the application form.

For further information and to apply, please visit the following link.

https://hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard

Recruitment closes Sunday 7th June 2026.

The Coastguard Rescue Service is made up of volunteers who carry out rescues and help those in distress around our coast.