Wreck of Bella

Protected Area

St John's Church

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 Bella 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 Bella isn't about tropical colours or balmy water. No, this is proper Scottish wreck diving, and we absolutely love it. Dropping onto her bow, the first thing you feel is the chill, but it’s quickly forgotten when the shape of the wreck emerges from the gloom. She lies well broken, but there's still plenty of structure to explore, the kind that lets your imagination fill in the gaps. We always find ourselves drawn to the stern, where the prop shaft is still visible, a ghost of her working life. This is a site that suits divers who appreciate history and the atmosphere of a cold-water wreck. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, but even on a murkier day, the shadows and the sheer size of the Bella create a moody, compelling dive. Crabs scuttle amongst the twisted metal, and we’ve often found good-sized conger eels tucked into the deeper sections. It’s not a site for spotting megafauna, but for the quiet thrill of exploring a piece of maritime history, it's one of our favourites on the West Coast.