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MILE END (POSSIBLY)

The Mile End is one of those wrecks that really captures the imagination, partly because of its history. She was a collier, sunk by a mine in 1940, and now she sits upright at 28 metres. The visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is on the Scottish East Coast, but when it's good, she’s a genuinely striking dive. We love exploring her holds, which are now home to some impressively large cod and a scattering of conger eels that peer out from the darker corners. The stern is our favourite, with the single boiler still very much intact and creating a fantastic habitat for squat lobsters and crabs. There’s a real sense of history here, a proper piece of maritime heritage that feels tangible as you fin through the structure. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration, suited to those who appreciate a deeper wreck and don't mind a bit of current to keep things interesting. Keep an eye out for the plumose anemones clinging to the metalwork, their white tentacles gently swaying in the surge.