Wreck of Prima

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 Prima 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 Prima is a properly atmospheric dive, the kind that whispers stories as you descend into the green. We’d argue it’s one of the best wreck dives on Scotland’s East Coast, and while the exact history might be a bit murky, the dive itself is anything but. Dropping onto the deck, you’re greeted by a cargo of coiled wire, still sitting where it sank, now home to armies of squat lobsters and the occasional curious wolf fish. Swim through the holds, which are surprisingly intact, and feel the chill of the North Sea seeping into your wetsuit. The visibility here can be decent on a good day, but even with a bit of gloom, the structure is impressive – a substantial steel vessel that feels genuinely explorable. We love poking around the bow, where the anchor chain still drapes dramatically, often adorned with frilly plumose anemones swaying gently in the surge. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the quiet history of the deep and don't mind a bit of a chill; a drysuit is definitely our recommendation. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a conger eel peeking from a dark crevice, adding to the site’s compelling, slightly eerie charm.