G-DAFS

Protected Area

North Colonsay and Western Cliffs

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - G-DAFS offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 52m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The G-DAFS isn't your usual Scottish wreck. For starters, it’s a Cessna aircraft, not some old fishing trawler. We love the sheer novelty of diving a plane, particularly one that went down in 1990. It’s a relatively modern wreck, but surprisingly, the marine growth is impressive. You'll drop onto the fuselage at 52 metres, feeling the chill of the deep water, and immediately notice the engines, stripped bare, jutting out like skeletal arms. Visibility here can be stellar on a good day, allowing you to see the cockpit and tail section clearly. We found conger eels tucked into the fuselage, their heads peering out, and often spotted large shoals of saithe circling overhead, their silver scales catching the limited light. Our favourite part? The way the wreck, despite its age, still holds its shape, offering a glimpse into its final moments. This is a site for experienced divers comfortable with deeper dives and a slightly eerie, isolated feel. Don't expect vibrant corals, but for a unique wreck experience with some serious atmosphere, the G-DAFS is hard to beat. Bring a good torch; it gets dark down there.