INGRID

Protected Area

Hough Bay and Balevullin Machair

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) - INGRID 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 3m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Ingrid sits upright in just three metres of water, a fantastic choice for a shallow dive on the Scottish West Coast. We love it because it’s surprisingly intact, despite the years. You can fin along her deck, spotting the massive bollards and the remnants of her superstructure. Visibility here can be a bit variable, but on a good day, the light filters right down, illuminating the wreck’s details. What makes Ingrid special for us is the way life has completely taken over. Her three huge boilers are covered in dead man's fingers, a thick, orange carpet, and you’ll often spot crabs scuttling between the plates. We’ve seen small pollack darting through the openings, and if you look closely, there are nudibranchs galore on the exposed metalwork. It’s a site that really makes you feel connected to history, a big ship from 1920, now home to so much marine life. It’s perfect for new wreck divers or anyone who just wants a relaxed, interesting potter around a historical site, especially if you’re into photography. Go on a sunny day if you can, the colours really pop.