Wreck of Dundrum

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 Dundrum 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 Dundrum, a trawler that went down in 1910, is one of those wrecks that just feels *right* for the Scottish West Coast. It’s not some grand liner, but a working boat, now completely given over to the sea. We love how it lies, pretty much intact and upright on the seabed, making it a genuinely rewarding dive. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped in that distinct Scottish gloom, the water often a deep emerald green, but the wreck emerges with a real presence. You’ll spend your bottom time circling the superstructure, peering into open hatches, and imagining the crew’s final moments. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the propeller still sits proud, often covered in a furry coat of anemones. Keep an eye out for velvet swimming crabs scuttling amongst the plates and the odd conger eel peeking from a dark hole. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, perfect for anyone who appreciates the history and the silent, slow transformation of steel into reef. Just be ready for that distinct chill; a drysuit is definitely our recommendation.