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RADIATION

Radiation isn't about huge schools of fish or delicate corals, it's about the sheer immersion in a purpose-sunk wreck, completely colonised by life. This ex-longliner, now resting upright at 19 metres, makes for a perfect multi-level dive. We love working our way around the wheelhouse, seeing the gauges and controls still largely intact, before dropping down to explore the hold. It’s a proper hands-on experience, often with a slight chill in the water that reminds you exactly where you are. Visibility usually hovers around 8-10 metres, sometimes more, sometimes less, but it’s always enough to appreciate the scale. Look out for the resident wrasse darting between the deck fittings and the plump plumose anemones that cling to every surface. Our favourite moments are pausing by the bow, watching the light filter down through the often-calm Scapa Flow surface, highlighting the wreck’s silhouette. It's an ideal site for anyone keen on wreck penetration practice, or just enjoying a relaxed dive on a structure that feels genuinely robust.