Wreck of Fairlie Glen

Protected Area

Morroch Bay

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Wreck of Fairlie Glen offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 118+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Fairlie Glen isn't one of those wrecks that sits perfectly upright, waiting for a photo op. Oh no, she's a proper British wreck, tangled and broken from decades on the seabed off Northumberland. We love that about her – you really feel the history as you fin through the fractured plates and exposed frames. The bow section is our favourite, still somewhat intact and often holding lobsters in its deeper crevices. Expect decent visibility on a good day, maybe 8-10 metres, but it can drop to a murky 3 metres quickly, which just adds to the atmosphere, honestly. It's an advanced dive, mainly due to the variable conditions and the depth, typically around 30 metres. This isn't a beginner's site; you'll want solid buoyancy and a good understanding of current. Look out for huge conger eels peering from the darker sections, and the plumose anemones coating much of the structure are always a treat, swaying gently in the current. She’s a dark, brooding dive, best suited to those who appreciate a genuine piece of maritime history, not just another intact ship.