Wreck of Rosebud

Protected Area

Eden Estuary

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 Rosebud 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 · max 10-30m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The *Rosebud* isn't one of those big, intact wrecks you swim through end to end, and that's precisely why we love it. This trawler, lost in 1913, is more of a scattered debris field, broken by decades of North Sea currents. What you get instead is a fantastic archaeological hunt. We've spent dives just combing the sand between larger sections of hull, finding stacks of plates, bottles, and even porcelain dolls peeking out. It’s surprisingly vibrant down there. The steel plates and ribs are thick with dead man's fingers and anemones, and you’ll often spot a wolf fish tucked into a crevice or a conger eel peering from beneath a collapsed section. The sheer volume of wrasse and blennies darting through the wreckage is impressive. Our favourite tip? Head there on a calm day with decent visibility, often after a spell of high pressure. That’s when the light filters best, illuminating the smaller artefacts, making the history feel tangible. It's a dive for those who enjoy taking their time, exploring the details, and appreciating a wreck that has truly become part of the seabed.