Wreck of Ranger

Protected Area

Sanda Islands

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 Ranger 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 Ranger wreck, off the Scottish West Coast, is a proper dive, one that truly earns its standout tier. We’ve always been drawn to wrecks with a story, and the Ranger delivers. Dropping onto her, you immediately feel the history – a trawler, sunk in 1957, now a home for the resident critters. The sheer scale is impressive; her bow section still holds form, and you can push along the deck, picking out winches and other fishing gear. It’s the kind of dive where you need good buoyancy and decent torchwork to really appreciate the details. We’ve seen some cracking wolfish lurking in the gloom down there, their teeth glinting, and the anemones that have colonised every surface glow under a good light. It’s not a dive for the faint of heart, or for someone who’s only done tropical reefs; the visibility can be fickle, and the water is always cold. But for experienced wreck divers who appreciate a genuinely atmospheric dive and don't mind a bit of a current, the Ranger is our pick. Try to time your dive for slack water, and bring a sturdy reel – there’s plenty to explore.