Wreck of Clydesdale

Protected Area

Glas Eileanan

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 Clydesdale 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

Diving the Clydesdale isn't just a swim around some metal; it’s a proper journey into a slice of history, tucked away on the Scottish West Coast. We love how the wreck, a formidable steamship, sits upright and largely intact. You can really get a sense of her scale as you descend onto the main deck. Our favourite moments here are exploring the bow, where the anchor chains still spill out, or peeking into the cargo holds, now home to a resident population of wrasse and inquisitive conger eels. Visibility here can be a bit variable, as it often is in these waters, but when it’s good, the light penetrating the deck structures creates an almost cathedral-like atmosphere. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents can pick up around the wreck, making exploration trickier. This site really suits divers with a bit of experience, who appreciate the stories a wreck can tell and don’t mind a cooler water adventure. It’s a dive that stays with you, especially when you imagine the old steamship battling the very seas that now cradle her.