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SKULDA (POSSIBLY)

Dropping onto the Skulda, you’re hitting a piece of maritime history right off the Scottish coast. This steamship, built in Leith back in 1882, went down in 1906 and now rests at 30 metres. It’s a good-sized wreck, 69.2 metres long, so there's plenty to explore, though it’s classified as dangerous in parts, meaning overhead environments are best left to those with proper training and equipment. We’ve found the single boiler and the compound expansion engine are still pretty discernible, making for some interesting swim-arounds. The wreck has taken on an artificial reef role, attracting plenty of local fish and crabs, and the encrusting life adds a surprising amount of colour down there, a stark contrast to the often-grey Scottish water. It’s a solid dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts looking for a proper northern European wreck without too much current fuss.