RNLI Islay Lifeboat

11/08/2026

🌟🛟🌟 LAST FEW DAYS TO ENTER 🌟🛟🌟

Only a couple days left to enter Islay RNLI's Grand Summer Raffle! Amazing prizes up for grabs all in support of the Islay lifeboat charity.

✨ £1 a ticket✨

🌐 ENTER ONLINE at www.justgiving.com/page/islaysummer (be sure to leave a name and contact)

OR visit us at the Show! 🐄🐑

🛟🛟 Ticket sales online close midday August 13th but physical tickets will be available until 4pm, at our Show Day stall. We’ll be beside the flower and produce tents – look for the big blue gazebo which says, ISLAY LIFEBOAT! 🛟🛟

And the prizes are....🤩

⭐ WIN £250
⭐ Bottle of Octomore 6.1 whisky
⭐ Islay goodies hamper: Kilchoman Machir Bay, Ardnahoe Infinite Loch whisky, The Botanist Gin, Ardbeg 'Monsters' whisky gift pack, Chase Islay cask aged vodka, Glenegadale Plants £20 voucher, Lochside Hotel £20 voucher and Orsay Seasalt £20 voucher.
⭐ Colonsay goodies hamper: Balnahard wool knitted owl doorstop, Balnahard garden string and Balnahard sheep jigsaw, Colonsay beeswax melts
⭐ Brand new Ocean Safety lifejacket from Islay Sea Adventures
⭐ Three course Sunday lunch for two at The Machrie
⭐ £100 voucher for Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen
⭐ £50 voucher for Port Charlotte Hotel
⭐ £45 valet at Cresswell Cars
⭐ Ardnahoe Cask Strength batch no 2 whisky
⭐ Ardbeg An Oa whisky
⭐ Limited edition RNLI Super Saturday scarf and notebook
⭐ Tea and chocolates
⭐ Ardbeg 10 year old whisky in gift tin
⭐ Bottle of Smirnoff vodka
⭐ The wee Scottish Candle company set
⭐ Bottle of Havana Club aged rum
⭐ Bottle of Les Jamelles Viognier 2018 wine

Thank you to everyone who has donated prizes, you're helping the RNLI save lives at sea 💛

☘ Good luck! ☘

*Once again, curious cat not a prize, just for attention😻

09/08/2026

GALA DAY LOST PROPERTY

- Pink dog hoodie (owner FOUND)
- Blue water bottle
- Pink watch (owner FOUND)
- Shell bracelet

Get in touch with us.

Curious cat for attention. Not lost.

08/08/2026

🛟LIFEBOAT GALA DAY🛟
SUNDAY 1-4pm

BBQ | BAR | ICE CREAMS | TEAS AND BAKING
Open 1-4pm
Stalls, fun games, Islay Archers, raffle tickets, RNLI goodies....

2pm Ella's Highland Dancers
3pm Art Competition closes

Note: no access via front drive - parking at Islay House Square and come on down 😊

05/08/2026

🌧🌧🌧
Bit dreich today, maybe time to get creative for the RNLI Art Competition!?
All entries to the Gala Day by 3pm on Sunday at Islay House!

Last year was amazing, we can't wait to see them this time! 🦭

31/07/2026

🛟 Islay Lifeboat Gala Day! 🛟

📍Islay House
⏰ 1 - 4pm
📆 Sunday August 9th

🎨Don't forget to bring your entries for the art competition - SEA CREATURES theme! Or come and draw one on the day! Entries close at 3pm 🦑

🎫 Can't make it but want to support Islay RNLI lifeboat - buy tickets for our Grand Summer Raffle! Follow the link in the comments below! Top PRIZE £250...plus lots of other goodies 🏆

26/07/2026

📟 Islay RNLI called out three times 📟

Islay RNLI had a busy start to July with three launches in eight days. The three shouts were to a kayaker spotted in the Corryvreckan whirlpool, a yacht aground off Jura, and a person on board a yacht suffering a significant injury.

Read the full story in the comments below ⬇

🚨 If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast or think that they are in trouble, use marine VHF radio Ch 16 or dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard📱

21/07/2026

🏆 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐌𝐚𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐍𝐋𝐈 🏆

Although the football World Cup has come to an end, Islay RNLI were delighted to receive a donation of £232.87 from the crew of CalMac’s MV Finlaggan, who hosted a ‘world cup selfie station’ on board.

The initiative was the brainchild of the ship’s Chief Cook, John Gillespie, who set up a spot on the ferry where passengers could have their photo taken with a replica of the World Cup trophy. The station raised funds for Islay RNLI, got passengers into the tournament spirit, and rallied support for the Tartan Army.

Following the conclusion of the World Cup over the weekend, Islay RNLI volunteer crew member and CalMac employee Innes Urquhart went on board the MV Finlaggan to accept the donation on behalf of Islay RNLI from Chief Cook John.

Islay RNLI wish to thank John and everyone who took a selfie and popped a donation in the bucket, every penny helps our charity continue to save lives at sea.

Did you lift the cup while you were on board? Share your photos below!

📸 CalMac Ferries MV Finlaggan

21/07/2026

🎨 Islay RNLI Lifeboat Art Competition is BACK!

2026 theme: SEA CREATURES! They can be real or imagined, painted, drawn, collaged...any medium you like. All we ask is that it is A4.

Prizes for each category so please include your name and age category on the back with a contact number - incase you win! 🏆

🖼 Bring entries to our Gala Day at Islay House on August 9th 1-4pm. There will also be a creative drawing station at the gala on the day 🎪

14/07/2026

With more hot weather forecast this week, the RNLI and Water Safety Scotland are teaming up to remind everyone to stay safe while enjoying the water 🌊

If you are keen to feel the cool embrace of Scottish water during the warm weather, then remember, warm air does not mean warm water. Scotland’s water remains cool when the sun would say otherwise.

Refresh yourself on how to stay safe in cold waters by learning Scotland’s Water Safety Code:

🛑Stop and Think, Spot the Dangers
👫Stay Together, Stay Close
📞 In an emergency, call 999

To read more about Scotland's Water Safety Code visit:

https://www.watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/water-safety-code/

06/07/2026