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Wreck of Robert Limbrick

The Robert Limbrick wreck off the Scottish West Coast isn’t your typical Caribbean jaunt, and that’s precisely why we love it. Diving here feels like stepping into a cold water history book. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble, but when it clears – even to ten metres – the sheer size of the hull appears out of the gloom, utterly dominating the seabed. We often find ourselves drifting over the main deck, picking out the skeletal remains of winches and bollards. The real magic, though, is how the local life has reclaimed it. Ling and conger eels peek from shadowy crevices, while dense schools of saithe and pollack swirl through the open holds, making for an atmospheric dive that's best suited for divers comfortable with colder water and a touch of adventure. Go with a good guide who knows the currents; they can be tricky.