Wreck of Woodyard

Protected Area

St Andrews - Craig Hartle

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 Woodyard 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

There’s a real charm to diving a wreck that feels like it belongs to the sea now, and the Woodyard is a prime example. We love the way the structure has softened over time, not just broken down, but adorned. It's an honest dive, very Scottish, with that cool, green light filtering through. You’ll find the ribs of the old timber ship reaching out like skeletal fingers from the seabed, draped in dead man’s fingers and various anemones. Keep an eye out for conger eels tucked into the deeper sections, and there are often clouds of small fish darting in and out of the timbers. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, looking closely at how life has claimed every surface. We’d suggest picking a slack tide for the best experience; it just makes finning around the scattered debris much more relaxed. It's a dive that truly suits those who appreciate maritime history and the quiet beauty of a wreck returning to nature.