Wreck of Leonard

Protected Area

Tayport - Tentsmuir Coast

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 Leonard 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 the Leonard is a true East Coast classic, even with its somewhat elusive depth, though we generally find it sitting comfortably around 30 metres. It’s not just a pile of metal; it’s a proper ship with a story, which always makes a wreck more interesting to us. What we love about the Leonard is how intact it still feels. You can make out the bow, the stern, and a good chunk of the superstructure, giving it a real sense of its former self. The holds are open for exploration if you’re comfortable with overhead environments, and that’s where we often find the most to see – conger eels lurking in the shadows, their eyes gleaming. Shoals of saithe often swirl around the mast, catching the available light, and the wreck itself is plastered in colourful anemones and dead man’s fingers. Our best tip? Pick a day with minimal swell. The visibility here can be decent by Scottish standards, maybe 8-10 metres on a good day, but a bit of surge makes exploring the internal spaces a real challenge. This site is definitely one for experienced divers who appreciate the history and the rugged beauty of cold-water wreck diving.