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MATADOR

The Matador is one of our favourite Scottish wrecks for a proper deep dive. She’s an old iron steamer, built in 1879, and went down in 1924. You drop onto her at around 50 metres, so this isn't one for the casual diver, but if you’ve got the training, she’s a beauty. The structure is still largely intact, a dark silhouette on the seabed, usually with a good run of visibility. We love exploring her deck, tracing the outline of where the superstructure once stood. There’s a single boiler standing proud, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones, and it’s a great spot to look for ling curled up in the nooks. Down this deep, the light is a muted blue, and your torch really brings out the colours of the encrusting life. It’s a quiet dive, often just you and your buddy, with plenty of atmosphere. The Matador suits experienced divers who appreciate history and the unique challenges of deeper wreck diving in colder waters.