Wreck of Plough

Protected Area

Fife Ness 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 Plough 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 Plough isn't for the faint of heart, but if you're up for a proper Scottish wreck dive, this one delivers. Lying off St Abbs, she's a trawler that sank in 1957, and time has turned her into a fantastic artificial reef. We love exploring the crumpled bow, often shrouded in a green haze of plankton, and picking our way along the deck plates where dead men’s fingers coral grow in thick, vibrant clusters. Visibility can be a real lottery here, but on a good day, you’ll get 10 metres, sometimes more. That’s when the real magic happens: hundreds of wrasse darting between the rusted machinery, conger eels peeking from beneath twisted metal, and the occasional inquisitive seal playing in the surge around the stern. It's a proper adventure, a dive that makes you earn the experience. Our best advice? Go with a local guide who knows the currents; they can be fierce, making the descent and ascent a bit of a workout. Best suited for experienced cold-water wreck divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a challenge.