Wreck of Scarinish

Protected Area

Loch Sunart

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 Scarinish 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 Scarinish wreck, tucked away in the Scottish West Coast, gives you a proper feel for diving history. We love how the hull is still surprisingly intact in places, even after all these years. You can fin past ribs of steel, encrusted with a thick layer of anemones and dead man’s fingers, then push into the darker, more sheltered sections of the holds. Look closely in the gloom; our favourite spots are where conger eels have set up shop, their heads peering out from gaps in the plating. It’s a site that suits divers who appreciate the moodiness of a cold-water wreck, where the marine life isn't about vibrant colours but more about the sheer volume of critters making a home out of something man-made. The visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is up here, but on a good day, with a bit of sunlight filtering down, it's genuinely atmospheric.