Wreck of Diana

Protected Area

Lamlash Bay

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 Diana 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 Diana, off Scotland’s west coast, isn't about tropical colours. It's about a cold water wreck dive that gets under your skin. We love the history here, the way the sea slowly reclaims these old vessels. You’ll descend into that familiar Scottish green light, which often feels more like a mood than poor visibility, and find the Diana resting upright. She’s a trawler, broken midship, and while she’s not huge, there’s enough structure to explore for a good 40 minutes. Look for the massive cod that often lurk in the wheelhouse, and we’ve seen some seriously large conger eels making their homes in the deeper sections. The wreck is slowly becoming an artificial reef, with plumose anemones clinging to the metalwork, swaying gently in the current. This dive suits those who appreciate the quiet drama of a historical wreck, where the marine life is rugged and the experience feels genuinely wild. Plan for colder temperatures and definitely bring a good torch; it makes all the difference in picking out the details.