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FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY)

The Fairweather V, or at least what we think is the Fairweather V, is a cracking dive for a relaxing afternoon in Scapa Flow. Sitting upright at 22 metres, this old fishing vessel from the late 70s has settled nicely onto the seabed, making for a really approachable wreck. We love how the wheelhouse offers an easy swim-through, just big enough to poke your head in and imagine the crew at work before she went down in '91. Visibility here can be pretty decent, especially on a calm day, letting you properly appreciate the sheer scale of the nets draped across the deck, now home to a surprising number of squat lobsters and some feisty edible crabs. Look closely for the nudibranchs inching across the metalwork, a vibrant splash of colour against the rust. It’s not a deep dive, so you get plenty of bottom time to explore the engine room, or simply hang out on the stern, watching the blennies dart in and out of every crevice. Our pick for a second dive of the day, when you want something interesting without too much current.