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LADY PRIMROSE

The Lady Primrose, a drifter that met its end in a fire, is one of Scapa Flow’s deeper, more atmospheric dives. We love the way she lies, upright and mostly intact on a flat seabed at 52 metres, her wooden hull still surprisingly well-preserved. Dropping down, you’ll first pick out the stern, then the bow slowly reveals itself, draped in anemones and dead man's fingers. Our favourite part is peeking into the wheelhouse, imagining the chaos as the fire took hold. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, suited to experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth and overhead environments. Expect to share the space with inquisitive wrasse darting through portholes and the occasional lobster tucked into a dark corner. The low light at this depth adds to the solemnity, making every torch beam feel like a discovery. We’d suggest a rebreather for extended bottom time, really letting you soak in the history here.