Wreck of Peggy

Protected Area

Hough Bay and Balevullin Machair

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 Peggy 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 Wreck of Peggy isn’t just another bit of submerged history, it’s a proper dive into the past. We love how the cold, clear Scottish water has preserved her, making for a genuinely atmospheric dive. Descending onto the Peggy, you can almost feel the chill of the North Sea on your face even through your mask, and the way the light filters through the kelp, illuminating parts of her hull, is something special. You’ll find her mostly intact, a ghostly outline against the seabed, draped in kelp and anemones. We’ve seen conger eels poking their heads from her darker recesses and curious wrasse darting in and out of the plating. Exploring the Peggy is like walking through a skeletal museum, with the stern and bow still discernible, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We'd suggest a good torch, not just for the darker sections, but to really appreciate the colours of the encrusting life. It’s a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and don’t mind a bit of chill for a real sense of adventure.