SCEPTRE
Protected Area
Barns Ness 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 - SCEPTRE offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Sceptre, a fishing vessel that went down in 1973, sits just half a mile west of Dunbar Harbour. We’ve found her to be a nice, accessible dive if you’re in the area and fancy a look at some local history. While she’s not a massive wreck, the remaining hull and superstructure offer enough nooks and crannies to explore. Expect to see plenty of local crabs scuttling about and a good collection of anemones clinging to the metalwork. It’s a decent choice for divers who appreciate a shallower wreck and the chance to observe how the local marine life reclaims these structures.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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