Wreck of Marchioness Of Huntley

Protected Area

South-East Islay Skerries

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 Marchioness Of Huntley 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

Diving the *Marchioness Of Huntley* is a proper adventure, a real journey into Scottish maritime history. We’ve always been drawn to wrecks that tell a story, and this one, sitting just off the coast, certainly speaks volumes. You’re descending onto a steamer that saw service in the early 20th century, a vessel that now rests on the seabed, completely colonised by the local ecosystem. We love how the structure itself provides so many nooks and crannies for exploration. Swim through the skeletal remains of the hull, and you’ll find sections still surprisingly intact. The wreck is a magnet for crabs, their claws waving from every crevice, and we’ve often spotted the beady eyes of a conger eel peeking from a dark corner. The low visibility on some days, characteristic of Scottish diving, only adds to the atmosphere, making the sudden appearance of a colossal plumose anemone on a deck railing all the more striking. It’s a dive that rewards patience and a good torch, perfect for those who appreciate history as much as marine life.