Wreck of Glenann

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 Glenann 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 the Glenann is one of those sites that just has *character*. It’s a trawler, sitting upright and pretty intact, around 30 metres down off the Scottish West Coast. We love how the whole stern section is still there, complete with propeller and rudder, making for some great swim-throughs if you're careful and properly trained for overhead environments. The bow, on the other hand, is a bit more broken up, scattered across the seabed like a forgotten toy box. What truly makes the Glenann special, though, is the marine life. It’s absolutely smothered in plumose anemones, their feathery white tentacles swaying in the current, transforming the wreck into a living, breathing sculpture. Look closer and you'll spot common blennies poking out from every nook and cranny, and if you're lucky, maybe even a curious octopus tucked away in a dark corner. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, best suited for advanced divers comfortable with colder water and perhaps a touch of current. Our favourite time to dive it is on a calm, sunny day – the light filtering through the green water onto those anemones is something else.