Wreck of Evander

Protected Area

Forth Islands

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 Evander 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 Evander is one of those wrecks that just sinks its hooks into you, quite literally with the fishing gear often snagged on her. She’s a trawler, sitting upright on a sandy seabed, and while the official depth is a bit of a mystery, we usually find her deck around 25-30 metres, with the prop deeper still. We love the way she’s mostly intact; you can still make out the superstructure, the wheelhouse, even the gallows from her working days. Descending onto the Evander is like stepping back in time, with the added bonus of cold water critters. We’ve often seen conger eels poking their heads out from inside, and the deck plating is absolutely plastered with dead man’s fingers and anemones. The currents here can be a bit cheeky, so pick your slack water carefully. Our favourite time is a quiet morning dive, when the light filters down through the green water and really brings out the textures of the corroding steel and the life clinging to it. It’s a proper Scottish wreck dive, moody and full of character, perfect for experienced divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a chill.