Wreck of Dunvegan

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 Dunvegan 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 Dunvegan isn't about tropical colours. This is a proper Scottish wreck dive, and we absolutely love it for that. She sits in the Firth of Clyde, a deep dive with a real sense of history clinging to her bones. You'll descend into that cooler, darker water, and the first things you notice are the huge shoals of juvenile pollack that often blanket the deck, scattering as you approach. We always find conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses, and the amount of plumose anemones here is just stunning, creating a soft, feathery garden over the metalwork. Exploring the Dunvegan feels like stepping back in time. You can still make out her general shape, a cargo steamer that went down in 1948, and the bridge area offers some interesting penetration for suitably experienced divers. Our favourite part is lingering around the bow, where the chain locker often holds a surprising amount of curious fish. Current can be a factor here, so we always plan our dive for slack water, making the descent and ascent much more comfortable. This is a dive for those who appreciate history and the rugged beauty of cold-water marine life, not for beginners.