Inchcape
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Elliot Links
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Inchcape offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest reef diving.
Inchcape, or more accurately, the reefs surrounding the famous Bell Rock lighthouse off the Angus coast, offers a compelling dive when conditions align. We're talking sturdy rock formations here, sculpted by the North Sea, providing nooks and crannies for crabs, lobsters, and anemones that thrive in these cooler waters. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the rugged beauty of Scottish diving, perhaps with a bit of local history thrown in – imagining the tales of the lighthouse keepers. Expect variable visibility, often dictated by the tides, so picking your day is key for enjoying the sturdy reef system and its resilient inhabitants.
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