Wreck of Peterhead And Banff Packet
Protected Area
Elliot Links
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 Peterhead And Banff Packet offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
Diving a Scottish wreck is always an adventure, and the Peterhead and Banff Packet delivers a classic example of maritime history. It’s a shallow dive, which means more bottom time, and usually less current than some of its deeper cousins. We love picking our way through the scattered timbers, imagining the schooner as she once was. Keep an eye out for the resident crabs scuttling amongst the frames; they’re often quite bold here. This site is perfect for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a treasure hunt in the silt, searching for relics amongst the debris. The real draw here isn’t big schools of fish, but the quiet satisfaction of touching a piece of the past.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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