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GLENHEAD

The Glenhead is a proper little time capsule, a steam puffer that went down in 1890. We think it’s a brilliant dive for anyone keen on wreck history, especially if you appreciate the atmosphere of a less-trodden site. You drop onto the deck at around 20 metres, and the stern sits deeper, hitting 34 metres. The wreck itself is largely intact, considering its age, and you can still make out the boiler and the engine block. It feels like stepping back into a different era. What we love most about the Glenhead is the way marine life has completely taken over. The ironwork is plastered in plumose anemones, swaying gently in the current, and every crevice seems to hide a squat lobster or a velvet crab. We've seen conger eels snaking through the holds, and the visibility, while typically Scottish (think murky green rather than Caribbean blue), often has enough light filtering down to pick out the details. Our top tip is to go when the tides are slack, as the currents can pick up here, making it a more comfortable exploration. It’s a site that rewards a slow, observant dive.