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Wreck of Budrie

The Budrie is a brilliant warm-up dive for Scapa Flow, a chance to get your weighting sorted and refresh your wreck skills without the pressure of the deeper blockships. We love this site because it’s so accessible, sitting in around 12-15 metres, making it perfect for divers of all experience levels. You’ll find the trawler lying on its starboard side, largely intact, with the stern section still very recognisable. Drop down onto the deck and you can peer into the holds, often finding small schools of juvenile fish darting amongst the twisted metal. The bow section is particularly photogenic, draped in kelp and alive with squat lobsters hiding in every crevice. Keep an eye out for the vibrant light-bulb sea squirts that encrust the plating, a surprising splash of colour against the muted steel. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water, as currents can pick up a bit, making it a more relaxing explore. It’s a genuinely peaceful dive, a great introduction to Scapa’s history and marine life without venturing into the abyss.