Wreck of Accord

Protected Area

Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura

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) - Wreck of Accord 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

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Wreck of Accord, off the Scottish West Coast, is one of those dives that feels like a proper adventure. You’re not just looking at a wreck; you’re stepping into a piece of history, and it’s gloriously moody down there. We love how the cool, green light filters through the water, giving everything a ghostly glow. This isn’t a warm-water, bright coral kind of wreck, and that’s precisely its charm. The Accord is a hulking steel skeleton, draped in kelp and anemones, providing shelter for all sorts of curious critters. Look for the squat lobsters tucked into every crevice and the wrasse darting through the rusted metal. The real thrill here is navigating through the structure, imagining the vessel in its prime, now a silent monument. We’d suggest picking a day with minimal swell if you can, as the entry and exit can be a bit lively. It’s definitely a dive for those who appreciate the raw beauty of cold water wrecks, and the quiet drama of the North Atlantic.