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HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY)

The Highland Home, or what we strongly suspect is the Highland Home, is a fantastic dive if you're into proper historical wrecks. This sailing vessel went down in 1895, a casualty of a nasty storm and a parted tow line. At 21 metres, it's a comfortable depth for most PADI Advanced Open Water divers. What we love about it is the sheer scale – 71 metres long, meaning there's plenty to explore without feeling rushed. We've found the bow and stern sections relatively intact, with deck beams and frames forming tunnels and swim-throughs that are just begging for a torch beam. Schools of pollack often hang in the deeper sections, flitting in and out of the shadows. Keep an eye out for conger eels too, tucked away in the darker recesses. Our favourite tip is to dive it on a slack tide, naturally, but also to bring a good quality primary light. The visibility here can vary, but even on an average day, illuminating those internal structures gives you a real sense of the ship’s past. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the narrative of a wreck, not just the marine life.