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Gallery: Kessock lifeboat station lit up to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI

The charity has saved more than 144,000 lives since it was founded in 1824.

From humble beginnings to 200 years of lifesaving missions, the RNLI continues to be the beacon of hope on the water. Image: Paul Campbell
From humble beginnings to 200 years of lifesaving missions, the RNLI continues to be the beacon of hope on the water. Image: Paul Campbell
By Stuart Findlay & Katherine Ferries

The Kessock lifeboat and its Black Isle base were lit up tonight to celebrate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary.

The charity celebrated the landmark occasion in the Highlands with a gathering of crew, volunteers and fundraisers at its lifeboat station situated under the Kessock Bridge.

It followed a service of Thanksgiving that took place on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey.

The RNLI has a remarkable story, full of triumphs and tragedies from two centuries of saving lives at sea.

Since being founded in 1824, charity lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved more than 144,000 lives.

Here is a selection of some of the pictures from tonight’s event in North Kessock.

Pictures by Paul Campbell

With each mournful note, the lone piper pays homage to the bravery and sacrifice of the RNLI crews. Image: Paul Campbell
200th anniversary of the RNLI. Image: Paul Campbell
The passion and dedication of RNLI staff shine bright as they come together to mark a historic moment: 200 years of saving lives and spreading joy in Kessock! Image: Paul Campbell
Image: Paul Campbell
Crowds gathered to celebrate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary, honoring the heroes who brave the waves to keep us safe. Image: Paul Campbell
The Kessock station and it’s illuminated lifeboat paying tribute to 200 years of saving lives at sea. Image: Paul Campbell
Celebrating 200 years of courage, dedication, and saving lives at sea with the RNLI! Image: Paul Campbell
Here’s to many more years of rescues and keeping our seas safe. Image: Paul Campbell
Marking a remarkable milestone in maritime history! Congratulations to the RNLI on 200 years of lifesaving missions. Image: Paul Campbell
In stormy seas or calm waters, the RNLI stands ready to answer the call. Image: Paul Campbell
Honoring the courage of the men and women who brave the elements to keep us safe. Image: Paul Campbell
Powered primarily by kind donations, the search and rescue service has been saving lives for nearly 200 years. Image: Paul Campbell
200 years of fearless rescues, countless lives saved, and a legacy that will forever inspire. Image: Paul Campbell
Image: Paul Campbell
Members of lifeboat crews from around the UK with a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat – the modern-day Shannon class, outside Westminster Abbey in London ahead of a service of thanksgiving to mark the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire

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