Wreck of Ellen Ann

Protected Area

South Coast of Arran

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 Ellen Ann 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 Ellen Ann isn’t just some random pile of metal. We think she's a proper time capsule, a small trawler sitting upright on the seabed, practically inviting you inside. Dropping down, you’ll first notice the sheer number of plumose anemones, soft white clouds clinging to every surface, swaying gently in the current. Swim closer and you can usually make out her original shape, the bow still holding its lines, the wheelhouse surprisingly intact. We love finning through the open holds, watching the light filter down through the water, illuminating the resident conger eels peeking out from behind corroded bulkheads. The stern, in particular, is a favourite, often a haven for pollack and wrasse darting between the metalwork. For those who appreciate the quiet history of a shipwreck, who enjoy the feeling of exploring a vessel that once sailed these very waters, the Ellen Ann delivers. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, peering into every shadowy corner, rather than a quick swim-through. Keep an eye on the dive plan; currents here can pick up, so timing your slack water is key to a relaxed dive.