Wreck of Musselburgh

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 Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh wreck is one of those dives that feels distinctly Scottish. It’s a proper expedition, a bit of a journey to get to, but well worth the effort. The wreck lies broken on the seabed, her plates peeled back like an old tin can, revealing the skeletal remains of her internal structure. We love how the light filters down through the green water, illuminating the ghostly shapes of her boilers and engine room, a real atmospheric dive. You’ll find plenty of life clinging to the metalwork – vibrant plumose anemones in shades of orange and white, dead man's fingers coral, and often a grumpy-looking conger eel tucked away in a dark corner. It’s a great site for photographers who appreciate the dramatic interplay of light and shadow on a historical wreck. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide, if possible, as currents can pick up. It's a site that rewards careful exploration, a quiet contemplation of history beneath the waves.