Donate now
RNLI Oban Lifeboat Station

Oban Lifeboat Station

Oban Lifeboat Station operates its Shannon lifeboat from one of the oldest buildings in Oban. Located in the attractive fishing port and popular west coast holiday town, it’s one of the busiest all-weather lifeboat stations in Scotland.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Oban Lifeboat Station

12.36pm 17 January 2025
10.28am 16 January 2025
2.40am 8 January 2025
3.39pm 5 January 2025
4.10pm 22 December 2024
12.35pm 21 December 2024
8.23am 13 December 2024
6.49am 5 December 2024
7.07pm 4 December 2024
8.21pm 29 November 2024
10.27pm 28 November 2024
7.31am 1 November 2024
4.29am 16 October 2024
4.29am 16 October 2024
11.45am 13 October 2024
11.12pm 11 October 2024
3.32pm 28 September 2024
1.17pm 14 September 2024
2.47pm 5 September 2024
4.03pm 31 August 2024

Today's weather

8°C Cloudy
Min: 5°C Max: 8°C
Get a 5-day forecast

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Oban Lifeboat Station 
South Pier
Gallanach Road
Oban 
PA34 4LS

Station phone number

01631 563733

Accessibility

Station parking for crew only. 

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

Connect with us

Facebook

Twitter

News and media from Oban Lifeboat Station

The Trent class Mora Edith MacDonald heading away from the camera in dwindling light
Article Lifeboats
Farewell to Mora Edith
Read more
The new Shannon class lifeboat is illuminated with red and blue lights
Article Lifeboats
New lifeboat begins work as RNLI marks 200 years
Read more
Library image of crew aboard lifeboat
Article Lifeboats
Oban RNLI called out to assist with multi agency rescue on Lismore
Read more
The Shannon class lifeboat travelling at 26 knots in Loch Linnhe
Article Lifeboats
New lifeboat arrives in Oban
Read more

Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies