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Wreck of Loven

The *Loven* off the Scottish West Coast isn’t your typical Caribbean kaleidoscope, but that’s precisely why we love it. Diving her feels like stepping into a cold, silty history book. Dropping down, the visibility usually hits you first – sometimes it's 10 metres, sometimes you’re hugging the lines, but the atmosphere is always thick and moody. The wreck itself, a steamer sunk in 1935, lies broken but substantial between 10 and 30 metres. We particularly enjoy exploring her bow section, which still has a lot of integrity, and the way the ambient light filters through the gaps in the hull, creating these eerie shafts. Keep an eye out for the resident conger eels, they’re often tucked into the deeper parts of the engine room, and the walls are thick with dead man's fingers and colourful jewel anemones. It’s a proper expedition dive, ideal for those who appreciate wrecks with a story and don't mind a bit of chill. Go on a slack tide for the best chance to really take your time inside.