MELDON

Protected Area

South Mull Coast

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) - MELDON 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 9m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Meldon holds a special place for us on the Scottish West Coast. It's a proper British wreck, shallow at just 9 metres, making it perfect for longer dives without the chill of deeper water. We love the way the light filters down through the kelp, illuminating sections of the 94.5-metre steamship. You'll find yourself gliding over the broken bow, then following the hull towards the impressive triple-expansion engine, which is still remarkably intact. It’s a site that tells a story, the outline of the decks visible, the cargo holds now home to butterfish darting between the plates and feathery jewel anemones clinging to every surface. Our favourite time to dive the Meldon is on a slack tide, when the water goes completely still and the visibility stretches out. Even on a grey day, the wreck has a certain majesty. It’s a fantastic site for newer wreck divers or those who just want to soak in the history without deep decompression stops. Just keep an eye on your depth; it's easy to spend an hour exploring without realising how much time has passed.