Wreck of Albany

Protected Area

Drumadoon - Tormore

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 Albany 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 Albany wreck, off the Scottish West Coast, is a proper dive for those who love a bit of history wrapped in a chill. We reckon it’s best for experienced cold-water divers, especially if you’re comfortable in lower visibility and cooler temperatures. This isn’t a shallow, sun-drenched reef, but a proper adventure. You’ll drop down onto the remains of this old steamer, settled on the seabed at around 30 metres. The wreck itself is broken, but you can still make out the stern section, the engine room, and the bow. We love poking around the debris field, where the ribs of the ship create these fantastic little hideouts for conger eels – some of them are huge. Look closely and you’ll spot colourful nudibranchs, often clinging to the rust-covered metal, and butterfish darting between the plates. It’s got a real eerie charm, especially when the light filters down through the kelp overhead. Our favourite part is navigating through the larger sections, imagining the ship in her heyday, now a home for crabs and lobsters. Visibility can be a bit variable here, so pick a calm day if you can, preferably after a few days of settled weather.