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GLENAAN (PROBABLY)

Glenaan (Probably) is exactly what it sounds like – a bit of a mystery, and that’s why we love it. This isn't a deep dive, peaking at maybe a metre, but it’s a brilliant shore-based exploration for those days when you just want to get wet and find something interesting. Picture this: slipping into the dark, cold water, and almost immediately, you’re on the remains of a steamship, grounded in thick fog way back in 1932. What you'll find here is less a grand wreck and more a collection of scattered parts, ribs, and plates, all beautifully encrusted. It’s a site for slow, observant diving, peering into crevices for blennies and small crabs. We often see schooling juvenile pollack flickering between the metalwork. The shallow depth means ambient light plays tricks, making shadows dance. Our favourite approach is to go at high tide; it gives a bit more flotation over the lowest sections. It’s not a site for spotting big pelagics, but for a meditative exploration of history meeting marine life in the shallows, Glenaan is a real charmer.