Tag: lifeboat

Katia rips boats from moorings

By Kirsty Topping   THREE yachts were ripped from their moorings as vicious winds battered Scotland last night. Lifeboat crews were called to retrieve the boats, including...

Scottish lifeboat rescues lifeguards in training

By Kirsty Topping A DRAMATIC rescue attempt by a Scottish lifeboat crew was called off after the “casualties” turned out to lifeguards in training. Forth coastguard...

Workers rescued after their van is swept into Arbroath harbour

By Martin Graham TWO men defied death yesterday after a huge wave crashed against the van they were driving. They drove on to Arborath pier at...

Fife police issue warning after spate of accidents

By Martin Graham FIFE police have appealed for adults and children to take care when exploring the county following a spate of accidents. On Sunday afternoon,...

Stranded Cramond Island Revellers Rescued by Lifeboat

By Oliver Farrimond A MIDNIGHT rave on Cramond Island almost ended in tragedy on Saturday night as revellers became stranded overnight. Worsening weather meant that more...

Lost kite surfer saved by Lifeboat and Coastguard crews

By Michael MacLeod A KITE surfer had to be rescued from choppy seas after going missing off the coast of Montrose. A helicopter from RAF Kinloss...

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