ST BRANDON
Protected Area
Coll and Tiree
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) - ST BRANDON offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The ST BRANDON, a collier that met its end in 1920, rests just north of the Rubha Mor peninsula. We’ve found it’s a site best explored when the weather behaves, as exposure to the open sea can make things lumpy. What’s left of the hull and superstructure is well-broken, scattered across the rocky seabed, but there’s enough remaining to get a real sense of its past. Look for the plates and ribs, now a home for butterfish and small crabs tucked into the crevices. It’s a rewarding dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a search for the wreck's character amongst the kelp.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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