Media centre Scotland
Divisional Media Relations Manager Rachel Martin is in regular contact with the RNLI lifeboat stations and RNLI fundraisers in Scotland, including the islands
Search resumes on River Clyde for missing crew of capsized tug
By: Rachel Martin 20/12/2007
Helensburgh and Troon RNLI lifeboats are involved in the resumed search for three missing crew onboard the tug 'Flying Phantom', which capsized on the River Clyde last night (Wednesday 19 December).
Stuff the turkey…Scottish would rather wash the dishes
By: Rachel Martin 14/12/2007
Washing up will be the main voluntary role for the Scottish public* this Christmas according to new survey from the RNLI about volunteering and festive celebration crises.
RNLI issues SOS to Glasgow
By: Rachel Martin 26/11/2007
RNLI lifeboat crew* will be handing out an SOS and free snowballs** in Glasgow tomorrow (Tuesday 27 November). People are being encouraged to sign up to RNLI SOS day the charity's annual fundraiser to help raise £50k for lifeboat crew training in Scotland.
Local woman wins lifeboat lottery
By: Rachel Martin 19/11/2007
A local woman has won a Peugeot 107 after entering a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lottery.
Three RNLI lifeboats help with rescue of Boy John
By: Rachel Martin 05/11/2007
Three RNLI lifeboats joined a major search and rescue to help a stricken creel boat, Boy John in the Pentland Firth during the early hours of this morning.