Wreck of Unity

Protected Area

South-East Islay Skerries

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 Unity 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 Unity isn’t one of those wrecks you just glide over; it’s a dive where you earn your stripes. Lying off the Scottish coast, this isn't some tropical, sun-drenched site. We're talking proper UK diving, complete with chillier waters and often moodier visibility – sometimes just a few metres, which only adds to the drama. What we love about Unity is its presence. It’s a substantial, broken thing, with twisted metal and gaping holds that feel like dark caverns waiting to be explored. You’ll find cod sheltering in the shadows, their eyes catching your torch beam, and we’ve spotted dogfish tucked into crevices. This wreck is for those who appreciate history and the challenge of navigating an environment that feels wild and untamed. Go when the tides are slack, and aim for a calm day to truly appreciate the scale of this old vessel. It's a deep dive into the past, not just the water.