INTEGRITY
Protected Area
Bullers of Buchan Coast
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - INTEGRITY offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The *Integrity* isn't a deep dive by commercial standards, but at 60m, it’s a serious undertaking for recreational divers. We'd only suggest it for those comfortable with significant decompression, and ideally, those with some technical training. Sunk in 1976 after a collision with the trawler *Rowanlea*, she sits upright on the seabed, remarkably intact. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the cold, even in summer. That’s North Sea diving for you. But the rewards are there: the wreck itself is a fantastic structure. Her stern is particularly photogenic, often swarming with decent-sized cod and pollock. We’ve found her wheelhouse accessible on a good day, and pushing through the open doorways feels like stepping back in time, even if the light quickly fades to gloom. The decks are covered in a thick carpet of plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying gently in the subtle current. We often see wolf fish lurking in the deeper crevices, their grumpy faces peering out. This site is a proper wreck dive, dark and moody, but incredibly rewarding for experienced divers looking for something substantial off the Scottish coast.
Typical INTEGRITY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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