Wreck of Riddha

Protected Area

Sléibhtean agus Cladach Thiriodh (Tiree Wetlands and Coast)

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 Riddha 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 Riddha is a dive that always feels like an adventure, and that’s precisely why we love it. Dropping onto her deck, it’s easy to imagine the scene back in 1913 when she ran aground. The stern is pretty broken up, but the bow section is remarkably intact, sitting upright with the mast still reaching skyward. It’s got a real ghost ship vibe, particularly when the light fades in the autumn afternoons. We’d suggest a slow fin around the deck first, checking out the winches and cargo holds, before heading deeper to peer into the engine room. You’ll often find large wrasse darting between the plates, and we’ve spotted plenty of inquisitive conger eels peeking out from behind the deeper sections. This is a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a chill; the water here can be bracing, even in summer, so bring a thick drysuit. For us, the highlight is always that swim-through into the bow, a genuinely atmospheric experience.