Wishart pays tribute to RNLI on 200th anniversary

Ahead of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)’s 200 year anniversary on 4 March 2024, Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament highlighting the importance of the organisation to Shetland.

The motion praises the work of the two Shetland RNLI lifeboat stations, Aith and Lerwick, highlighting two examples of particularly dangerous rescues that demonstrate the skill and determination of the RNLI volunteers, and thanks all staff, volunteers and supporters of the charity for their work.

Ms Wishart said:

“In Shetland we are keenly aware of the crucial service the RNLI provides to coastal and island communities. Over its 200 years, the charity has saved over 144,000 lives at sea.

“The local crews are held in high regard in our community, and rightly so. On call 24/7, they demonstrate the bravery, determination and skill of RNLI volunteers across the country, often in the face of dangerous and unpredictable conditions.

“When you know the lifeboat is out, you think of the crew and their loved ones at home as well as those in need of their assistance.

“I offer my thanks to all those involved in the operation of the RNLI in Shetland and congratulations to the organisation on its 200 year anniversary.”