Wreck of Strathbeg

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 Strathbeg 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 Wreck of Strathbeg, off the Scottish West Coast, is a proper adventure. We always feel a real sense of history dropping onto her; it's not just a pile of metal, it’s a story told in rust and kelp. The Strathbeg sits upright, broken amidships, which creates some brilliant swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. You'll navigate through dark corridors, her plates draped in dead man’s fingers and various anemones, and then pop out into the open to find curious pollack eyeing you up. We love poking around her bow, often finding small dogfish tucked into crevices. It's a site that rewards multiple dives. Each time we find something new, whether it’s a particularly bold wrasse or a glimpse of the original ship’s fittings. It's definitely one for experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts who appreciate atmosphere over bright colours. The currents can pick up here, so pick your slack water window carefully.