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Wreck of Amethyst

The Amethyst, a trawler, lies broken on the seabed off the Scottish coast, a proper jumble of twisted metal and collapsed superstructure. What we love about this wreck isn't its pristine form – it’s anything but – but the way it tells a story through its decay. This isn't a penetration dive for the faint of heart; much of it is now just a debris field. We’d suggest focusing on the bow and stern sections, which offer the most recognisable features. Here, huge conger eels have made the twisted plating their home, their heads poking out from the gloom. You’ll also find crabs scuttling amongst the plates and wrasse darting between the rusty beams. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the raw, powerful history of the sea and the resilience of life that reclaims it. Come prepared for typical Scottish visibility, which means a good torch is essential to pick out the details in the green water. It’s a challenging dive, often with a decent current, so this is definitely one for experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts.