A FUNDRAISER celebrating the importance of the RNLI has collected an "incredible" £15,000.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is toasting its 200th anniversary, with the Dunbar branch holding its annual lifeboat fete in July.

Organisers were pleased to say that the event, which saw Katie McDougall crowned lifeboat queen and a host of musical and dance acts keep the crowd entertained, had raised £4,000 more than last year.

Veronica Davies, Dunbar RNLI fundraising committee chair, said: “The incredible amount of £15,000 raised by the fete was only possible thanks to the remarkable generosity of the people who attended and donated, and all the stall holders, sponsors and local businesses who supported the event.

“This is a special year as the RNLI celebrates its 200th anniversary and it was amazing to see the local community come out and support the charity and our volunteers, who go out in all weathers to save lives at sea.”

The lifeboat fete gave people the chance to tour Dunbar’s all-weather lifeboat and inspect the D-class inshore lifeboat, enjoy children’s amusements and visit numerous stalls.

Entertainment was provided on the main stage and in the Battery by Pulse, Logan’s Close, Dunbar Sings, Barnstorm, Dance Discovery, Aine Marie Hay Irish Dance Academy, Dunbar Highland Dancers and local award-winning dancer Anya.