GLEN TANAR - Scottish East Coast & Borders

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.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.162785, -2.029650
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
22m

Marine Protected Area: Donmouth

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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