DUBBIE BRAE

Protected Area

Isle of May

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - DUBBIE BRAE offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 10m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Dubbie Brae isn't about deep dives or massive wrecks. It’s a shallow, broken up motor vessel, sunk back in 1926 when it dragged its moorings and bounced off the rocks. What we love about it is how accessible it is, sitting at just 10 metres. You’ll find its remains scattered amongst the rocks, quite broken up now, but still very much a wreck, not just a pile of debris. This is a dive for poking around, for taking your time and really looking into the nooks and crannies. We’ve seen some surprisingly colourful anenomes here, a contrast to the often grey Scottish water, and plenty of crabs scuttling amongst the plates. The wreck itself is a skeleton, its ribs reaching up, providing shelter for butterfish and blennies. It's a prime spot for macro photography, especially on a calm day when the surge isn't pushing you about. Our best advice? Go at slack water, and bring a good torch – even in 10 metres, the Scottish light can be fickle, and those cracks hold plenty of secrets.