Wreck of Harley

Protected Area

Turnberry Dunes

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 Harley 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 · max 10-30m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Harley isn’t just a pile of metal; it’s a proper dive into history, and that's why we love it. Down in the chilly, silty green, the wreck has developed a fantastic character. We’re talking about a tugboat that met its end way back in 1940, and the years have been kind to its structure, especially in terms of marine growth. When the conditions align, and you get decent visibility, exploring the Harley is a real treat. We’ve spent many a dive poking around the superstructure, imagining the crew on deck. It’s pretty intact, offering swim-throughs into the engine room if you’re comfortable with overhead environments, and the holds are often full of small, shy fish. Look for nudibranchs clinging to the kelp that has taken root on the hull, and we’ve often spotted conger eels peeking out from darker corners. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration and a good torch, perfect for divers who appreciate a bit of maritime history and don’t mind the bracing chill of Scottish waters.