Wreck of Widgeon

Protected Area

Turnberry Dunes

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 Widgeon 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 Widgeon, a trawler sunk back in 1935, is a proper Scottish wreck dive. Forget your sun-drenched tropical reefs; this is about atmosphere and history, a dive that makes you earn it a little. We love how intact she is, lying on her port side, with the bow and stern still very recognisable. You can swim into sections of the superstructure, peering into what were once engine rooms or crew quarters, and there’s a real sense of stepping back in time. Our favourite part is the way the local marine life has utterly taken over. Ling and conger eels are often found lurking in the shadows, huge ones too, and the metalwork is draped in dead man’s fingers and anemones, glowing faintly in your torch beam. The visibility can be hit-or-miss, so pick your day carefully, ideally after a few calm days. It’s a dive for those who appreciate wrecks with a story, and aren’t afraid of a bit of chill in the water.