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POLLEON (POSSIBLY)

We’ve got a soft spot for the *Polleon*, even if you might need a bit of local knowledge to actually find her. Lying at a comfortable 33 metres, this old steamship, built in 1915, makes for a proper Scottish wreck dive. She went down in 1918, under Admiralty contract, and we think that history just adds to the atmosphere as you descend through the often green water. You’ll find her largely intact, a testament to the cold North Sea, with her single boiler and triple-expansion engine still visible. Our favourite part is poking around the iron propeller, a real relic. The wreck itself is now a home for crabs, lobsters, and often a few curious conger eels peeking out from darker corners. It’s a site that rewards multiple dives, giving you time to appreciate the scale and imagine her final moments. Conditions can be challenging, so pick your day carefully, aiming for slack water and a good forecast. When it’s calm, the visibility can surprise you.