GDY226

Protected Area

Castle Point to Cullernose Point

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - GDY226 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 1m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

GDY226, the remains of a small fishing vessel, sits right on the shoreline. This isn't a dive site for everyone, and we want to be clear about that. We love it for its sheer accessibility and the way it connects you to the fishing heritage of the East Coast without needing a boat. It’s a shallow snorkel or wade, sometimes the hull pokes out of the water if the tide is really low. You’re looking at a piece of history here, a working boat that met its end in 1958. It’s completely broken up now, mostly ribs and scattered plates, but that’s its charm. We’ve spent hours just poking around, imagining the crew. Look closely, and you’ll find crabs scuttling between the twisted metal, small blennies darting into crevices, and sea anemones clinging to the rusty framework. It’s a gentle reminder of the sea’s power and how quickly it reclaims what’s lost. Ideal for a family outing or for anyone who wants to explore a wreck without the faff of dive gear.