LADY ISLE - Scottish West Coast

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.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.499256, -6.801496
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Marine Protected Area: Sleibhtean agus Cladach Thiriodh

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Marine Life in Scottish West Coast

Home to 127 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 sharks & rays, 8 other, 7 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species