Wreck of Anna More

Protected Area

Canna and Sanday

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 Anna More 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 Anna More. Now, this one is a proper exploration. Forget your neatly preserved, tourist-friendly wrecks; this is a moody, fragmented beast, scattered across the seabed off the Scottish West Coast. We love the way the strong currents have torn her apart, leaving a debris field that feels more like an archaeological dig than a single ship. You'll find her twisted metal plates and broken beams spread over a good area, often draped in thick kelp that sways with the surge. Keep an eye out for the resident wrasse darting between the rusty plates and the occasional inquisitive conger eel peeking from a dark crevice. The low visibility, common here, only adds to the atmosphere; it’s like diving into a forgotten memory. Our tip? Go at slack water, if you can time it right. The currents here can be a real workout, but they also bring in the nutrients that coat everything in colourful anemones and dead man's fingers. This isn't for the faint-hearted, but for those who appreciate a challenging dive and a true sense of discovery, Anna More delivers.