DUBBIE BRAE - Scottish East Coast & Borders

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.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.183254, -2.547355
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Marine Protected Area: Isle of May

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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 Species