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Wreck of Sea Bird

The Wreck of Sea Bird on Scotland’s west coast feels like you’ve stumbled onto a secret. This isn’t one of those over-dived sites, and we love that about it. Dropping down, the first thing that hits you is the sheer scale of the wreck, often cloaked in a greenish twilight that lends a real sense of history. You’ll weave through the skeletal remains of the superstructure, where schools of pollack often dart in and out, their scales flashing in your torch beam. We’ve found the best dives here are on a slack tide; otherwise, the current can be a real workout. Keep an eye out for the resident conger eels peeking from beneath plates of twisted metal – they’re surprisingly large. The wreck is slowly being reclaimed by the sea, covered in anemones and dead man’s fingers, which create a beautiful, if eerie, tapestry. It’s a site for those who appreciate the quiet dignity of a lost vessel and don’t mind a bit of a chill; a thick drysuit is definitely our recommendation. It's a proper adventure, less about colourful corals and more about exploration and atmosphere.