LADY ISLE

Protected Area

Sleibhtean agus Cladach Thiriodh

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) - LADY ISLE 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 6m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Lady Isle wreck, lying at a shallow six meters, is our pick for a straightforward, engaging dive off the Scottish West Coast. We love it because it’s surprisingly intact for a vessel sunk back in 1956, and that depth makes for fantastic bottom times. You’re swimming over the remains of an old steamship, the ex-VIC 7, a steel hull that's now completely draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the light, often filtering through the green water and highlighting the texture of the wreck. We usually find crabs scuttling amongst the plates and schools of juvenile pollack darting through the superstructure. The stern is particularly interesting, often hosting a grumpy conger eel or two tucked deep within the machinery. It’s a great site for photographers keen on ambient light wide-angle shots, or anyone looking for a relaxed dive where they can really take their time exploring the details of a small, characterful wreck.