LINDRON

Protected Area

Rathlin

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) - LINDRON 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 5m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Lindron is a gentle introduction to wreck diving on the Scottish West Coast. We love it because it’s surprisingly intact for a 19th-century barque, sitting in just 5 metres of water. You can really get a feel for the ship’s structure. The bow points west, with the stern to the east, and there’s a lovely gentle slope on the seabed. You'll find yourself gliding over ribs and hull plates, all encrusted with feathery hydroids and anemones that sway in the mild surge. It’s a great spot for newer divers looking to explore a piece of history without the anxiety of deep water or strong currents. We’ve found plenty of blennies peeking out from cracks and small crabs scuttling amongst the wreckage. You might even spot a dogfish nestled in the sand nearby. Our favourite moment here is always seeing the sunlight refract through the surface onto the barnacle-covered beams. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon.