Wreck of Glenann - Scottish West Coast

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.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.434986, -5.227197
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: South Coast of Arran

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Marine Life in Scottish West Coast

Home to 127 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 sharks & rays, 8 other, 7 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species