Newcastle University Sub Aqua Society - Scottish East Coast & Borders
The team at Newcastle University Sub Aqua Society are a great pick if you’re studying in the area and want to keep diving without breaking the bank. Forget the usual commercial operations; this is a true club atmosphere, driven by passion for the sport. We love that they make regular trips up to the Scottish East Coast, an area often overlooked but full of rugged charm. Think grey seals playing peek-a-boo in kelp forests, the surprising splash of colour from a plumose anemone against dark rock, and the satisfying chill of truly bracing British waters. They’re PADI certified and run courses from beginner to more advanced, so it’s perfect if you’re looking to get qualified or just brush up on skills. Our favourite part is the social aspect; dives often wrap up with a hearty pub meal, sharing stories and warming up properly. If you’re a student, or just fancy diving with a lively, welcoming bunch, give them a shout. You’ll find some genuinely dedicated divers here.
- Location
- Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 54.978737, -1.615396
- Phone
- +44 191 239 3900
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://nusu.co.uk/activities/view-club/253
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Dive Center [padi:28905]
- Address
- c/o Newcastle Unversity SU, Kings Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8QB, United Kingdom
Dive Sites Near Newcastle University Sub Aqua Society
Newcastle University Sub Aqua Society provides access to 15 dive sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders.
- ABESSINIA - 2m (wreck)
- ACCLIVITY - 26m (wreck)
- ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) - 52m (wreck)
- ADORATION (POSSIBLY) - 52m (wreck)
- AEPOS - 60m (wreck)
- ALASKAN - 43m (wreck)
- ALBANO - 49m (wreck)
- ALERT - 42m (wreck)
- ALEXANDER - 2m (wreck)
- AMSTERDAM - 38m (wreck)
- ANGELA - 18m (wreck)
- ANLABY - 20m (wreck)
- ANNETTE MARY - 15m (wreck)
- ANN MODROS - 36m (wreck)
- ANU - 7m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Scottish East Coast & Borders
- Aquanorth - ["PADI"]
- Aqua Purists
- Deep Blue Scuba - PADI
- Deep Sea World Aquarium - ["PADI"]
- Libertas Scuba Stirling
- Northumbria Scuba Divers - ["PADI"]
- Rock House Diving
- Scuba-Life - ["PADI"]
- Sunderland Scuba Centre - ["PADI"]
- The Diving Centre Ltd - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in Scottish East Coast & Borders
Home to 126 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 12 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 10 sharks & rays, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
- whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
- dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
- Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
- long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides) - Reef Fish
- sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
- Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs