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Wreck of Glen Albyn

The Glen Albyn. What a ship. We love it because it’s one of the few German High Seas Fleet scuttled wrecks sitting upright in Scapa Flow, making it a fantastic dive for really getting a feel for the vessel. Dropping down, you’ll find it mostly intact, a ghostly steel skeleton draped in kelp and sea anemones. We always start our dives at the bow, heading aft along the main deck, keeping an eye out for the massive prop shaft tunnel and the twin propellers still in place. Exploring the hold sections, you're enveloped in a soft, green light filtering through the water, illuminating the resident wrasse and pollock darting between the metal beams. It’s got a real atmosphere, a sense of history that few wrecks possess. The best time to dive it is on a slack tide, naturally, but if you hit it just right, the visibility can stretch to 15 metres, giving you incredible views of the whole ship. Our favourite bit? Peeking into the engine room, a cathedral of corroded machinery where conger eels often lurk. This dive is perfect for advanced open water divers who appreciate a well-preserved piece of maritime history and don't mind the chill of Northern waters.