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CASTLE EDEN

The *Castle Eden* is exactly what we picture when someone talks about a classic Scottish wreck dive. This steamship went down in 1918 and now sits upright, mostly intact, at 30 metres. We love diving her because of how much there is to explore – the stern is particularly fascinating with its massive propeller and rudder still in place. Dropping down onto the main deck, the sheer scale of the ship hits you. You can peer into open holds, follow the line of the deck, and even spot the remains of her triple-expansion engine. It feels like a proper journey back in time. The metalwork is completely encrusted, a patchwork quilt of plumose anemones, dead man's fingers, and colourful hydroids. Ling, conger eels, and wrasse have made themselves at home, poking out from every nook and cranny. We’d suggest saving this one for a calmer day; the Scottish West Coast can be feisty, and you want to truly appreciate the detail here. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the history and character of a grand old lady of the sea, not just the critters.