Shetland – Orkney

Shetland – Orkney

11 TSAC members had a 10 day trip on Clasina, in September, exploring rarely dived sites from the north tip of Shetland down to Scapa Flow via Fair Isle and Orkney’s Northern Isles.

The first day of the trip included two dives followed by arrival in Lerwick and 2 and a theme which followed the week of an after dinner walk on Out Skerries.

Most of the days were diveable but when this was impossible, due to weather, the scenery and area was explored on the surface with long walks around part of the islands and beers in the local!

Two great dives at Faither Ronas Voe N Maine & Muckle Ossa N and an overnight anchor in NW Shetland inlet, we stayed up for the stunning Northern Lights show at midnight which complemented the spectacular dive sites!

We decided on a day off from diving on Fair Isle and went on a walk to both the North & South Lighthouses and everything in between!

Next we dived two wonderful scenic sites, North Shoal & Nipple Rock (near St John’s Head) then tied up overnight in Stromness.

Then some wreck diving at Scapa, dives were the Koln & UB116 wrecks stopping at Burray for the night.

The above is only a brief summary of the 10 excellent day trip, the video below does the trip far more justice, but what a great dive trip.

Here’s a quick video summary.

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Simon Read

Simon Read

I have always loved the sea and diving gives me that little bit of extra special interaction. I love diving anywhere and always find sites interesting and an exhilarating activity, constantly enhancing and improving my skills and knowledge. My favourite diving has to be around the British Isles and in particular St Abbs. It has everything, the sea life, the socialising, the history and the thrill. TSAC has opened up many areas and opportunities for me and hopefully will continue to do so in the future. Here’s to the next adventure.