SCOT
Protected Area
Berwickshire Coast (Intertidal)
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SCOT offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The *Scot*, formerly the *Bangarth*, lies broken but substantial off the Scottish East Coast, a casualty from 1917. She’s a big girl, almost 77 metres long, and sits at a depth of 50 metres, which means this is one for the technical divers. What remains is a scatter of metal, revealing her two boilers and the triple expansion engine, now home to some decent-sized cod and conger eels that have made themselves comfortable in the deeper sections. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in these waters, but on a good day, the scale of the wreck starts to make sense, a real piece of history colonised by the sea.
Typical SCOT 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 50m 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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