Wreck of Leo

Protected Area

Drumadoon - Tormore

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 Leo 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 Leo, off the Scottish West Coast, is one of those dives that feels genuinely remote, a proper adventure. We always aim for a slack tide here, otherwise, the surge can make for a rather bumpy ride on the surface, and frankly, exploring the wreck becomes a chore. Descending onto the Leo is like stepping back in time; the metal plates are draped in long fronds of kelp that sway with the current, creating a dramatic, almost ghostly entrance. It’s an older wreck, broken but still substantial, with the bow and stern sections offering good penetration for those with the right training and gear. Our favourite part is the engine room, which is surprisingly intact, a tangle of machinery and pipes now completely encrusted with dead man's fingers and colourful anemones. Look closely, and you’ll often spot massive conger eels peering out from gaps in the plating, their thick bodies camouflaged against the dark metal. The ambient light filtering through the kelp forest above gives everything a greenish, ethereal glow, and you can hear the creaks and groans of the wreck settling into the seabed around you. This dive suits experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the raw, wild beauty of a site that’s been reclaimed by the sea.