Wreck of Constance

Protected Area

Rickle Craig - Scurdie Ness

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Wreck of Constance offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Wreck of Constance is less about vibrant colours and more about the sheer, stark drama of Scottish wreck diving. When we drop onto her, the first thing we notice is the way the light filters through the green water, picking out the skeletal remains of her superstructure. It’s a proper historical piece, not just a pile of scrap. We love nosing around the engine room, often finding a fat ling eyeing us from a dark corner, or a few crabs scuttling away as our lights hit them. This isn’t a shallow, sun-drenched dive. Expect cooler temperatures and often a decent current, which makes the experience feel earned. But that current also brings in the critters; the anemones that cling to the metalwork shimmer, and the schools of saithe weave through the broken decks like silver ribbons. Our favourite part has to be exploring the bow section, the anchor chain still draped dramatically over the side. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the rugged beauty of the North Sea, best tackled by experienced cold-water divers comfortable in lower visibility and stronger flows.