Wreck of Walrus

Protected Area

Ailsa Craig

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 Walrus 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

Diving the *Walrus* is a proper adventure, the kind that reminds you why you put up with Scottish weather. This isn't some colourful reef dive; it’s about history, the sheer scale of the wreck, and the hardy marine life that has claimed it. We love the dramatic feel of descending onto her huge bow, often in a decent swell, knowing you’re in proper open water. What you find down there is an incredible skeletal structure, surprisingly intact for its age. We’re talking massive ribs of steel, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones, creating these eerie, shadowed corridors. Look closely and you’ll spot wrasse darting in and out, lobsters tucked deep into crevices, and often a grumpy conger eel peering from a pipe. It’s a dive for those who appreciate wrecks, pure and simple, and aren’t afraid of a bit of chill. We’d suggest a dry suit is non-negotiable here. The visibility can be a bit hit or miss, but when it clears, the *Walrus* looms into view with a real sense of presence. Our favourite part is exploring the stern, where the prop shaft usually makes for an interesting swim-through if conditions allow.