GOLDEN FLEECE

Protected Area

Drumadoon - Tormore

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) - GOLDEN FLEECE 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 10m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Golden Fleece, tucked into the Scottish West Coast, isn’t about grand, intact structures. This isn't a deep dive, maxing out at 10 metres, but it’s a brilliant rummage for those who appreciate history and the persistent reclaiming power of the sea. We love it for its story as much as for what’s left; she burned and ran aground at Pluck Point in ‘58, a dramatic end that leaves behind a scattering of interesting wreckage. You’ll find plates, ribs, and machinery parts strewn across the seabed, a metal skeleton softened by time and encrusted with plumose anemones, dead man's fingers, and colourful sponges. It’s a site for careful exploration, poking around the debris for a glimpse of her past, now home to blennies, gobies, and the occasional inquisitive wrasse. Our favourite time to visit is on a calm, bright day when the light penetrates the shallows, illuminating the vibrant growth that blankets the twisted metal. It’s a proper low-key adventure, ideal for extended bottom times and honing your observation skills, especially if you’re into macro life.