FAIR MORN - Scottish West Coast

The Fair Morn isn’t one of those wrecks that bowls you over with its sheer size. Instead, it’s all about the mood. Resting at 30 metres off Arisaig Point, this old fishing vessel went ashore in '69, got pulled off, and then decided to sink for good. What’s left is a surprisingly intact, compact wreck that we find ourselves returning to again and again. As you descend, the Scottish green water often has that moody quality, but visibility can be surprisingly good. The Fair Morn sits upright, a proper little time capsule of a fishing boat. We love exploring the wheelhouse, still fairly recognisable, and poking around the deck fittings. It’s not a huge wreck, so you can really take your time, finding little details the first pass might miss. The resident wrasse are particularly bold here, swimming right up to your mask. Look closely and you’ll spot a surprising number of squat lobsters tucked into every crevice, along with the occasional dogfish patrolling the perimeter. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration and suits divers comfortable with colder water and decent buoyancy. Our favourite way to dive it is on a calm day, just after high slack, when the current is at its gentlest.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

56.974766, -5.892760

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

30m

Marine Protected Area: Aird Thuirinis - Port na Long