Wreck of Raylight

Protected Area

Jura

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 Raylight 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 Raylight, a cargo steamer that went down in 1916, is a proper Scottish wreck, sitting upright and mostly intact on the seabed. We love this dive because it delivers that classic wreck exploration feeling – not too deep, generally well-preserved, and full of character. You'll drop onto the bow, often met by inquisitive pollack, before making your way aft past huge portholes, some still with glass, and the remains of the deck equipment. Look for the anchor chain spilling out over the side and the davits where the lifeboats once hung. Our favourite part has to be the engine room, surprisingly accessible through a collapsed section, where you can peer at the exposed machinery, now home to plump plumose anemones and squat lobsters. It's a fantastic site for anyone comfortable with wreck penetration, or even just hovering above, peering into the shadows. Just remember your drysuit; it’s Scotland, after all.