GLEN TANAR

Protected Area

Donmouth

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - GLEN TANAR 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 22m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Glen Tanar is a proper Scottish wreck, sitting upright and mostly intact on a silty seabed. She’s not one of those scatter-over-the-sand jobs. We love how much of her structure remains, making for a genuinely explorable dive. You can trace her length from bow to stern, spotting the main mast lying forward, and her huge boiler is a focal point midships, home to some seriously chunky wrasse and cod. The visibility here can swing wildly; one day it's a dreamy 10 metres, the next you're navigating by touch and hope, which adds to the adventure, we think. Descent lines are crucial. Our favourite part is nosing around her stern, where the prop shaft leads down to the rudder – there are always crabs tucked into the nooks and crannies there. This wreck suits divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a low-viz challenge. It's not a shallow coral reef, it's a piece of maritime heritage, cold and moody, and absolutely brilliant for it. Just be mindful of fishing line; it’s a working coast.