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The coastline of Scotland offers divers some of the most scenic and exciting diving in the world. From the relatively shallow East coast with eroded gullies and archways covered in soft corals and colourful anemones to the spectacular stacks of St Kilda rising vertically from the clear oceanic waters of the Atlantic. Then there is Scapa Flow, with the wrecks of the Imperial German Fleet attracting divers from all over the world to dive them. Further North the Shetland Isles have more than their fair share of wrecks from the Dutch East India Company to Russian factory ships all in crystal clear water. And for the ultimate thrill you can’t beat being bowled along in a four knot tide race like Kylrea, or whisked through the Falls of Lora like a piece of washing in the spin cycle of a washing machine. Or hover weightless on a sheer cliff face with a forrest of kelp above and a kalidescope of brightly coloured jewel anemones covering the rock in front of you. Yes, Scotland has all this and more, I’ve not mentioned the sea life wolfish, lobster, skate, wrasse in all colours, too many species to describe and new ones still being discovered.

The Scottish Sub-Aqua Club, formed in 1953 has developed a comprehensive training schedule dedicated to teaching you to dive safely in the sea around Scotland. Training starts in the pool and is free to members, once you’ve mastered the basic safety drills you will progress to the open water where the adventure begins in earnest. Soon you will be joining the extended family of Scotsac divers enjoying all these exciting types of diving to be found in Scotland. They say if you learn to dive here you can dive anywhere in the world, that’s true, but with the variety of diving to be found here, it will be a long time before you tire of diving in Scotland with the Scottish Sub-Aqua Club. Andy Murray. Chairman

Learn more about diving in Scotland Find out more about the Scottish Sub Aqua Club and how to become a member. Download member application forms. Meet the General Committee & National Diving Council. View the Regional Coach List . Get contact details and directions to SSAC HQ. Never been diving before? Check out the frequently asked questions Find your nearest branch, when they meet and who to contact on our Branch Listings page Need more information about training, visit the Training section What is there to see in there? Bowse the Gallery Want to sell some kit? Need to get some kit? Got spare places on a trip? Take a look at the Small Ads	SSAC News Buddy Breathing Ascent Changes - 06/05/08 Volunteer Board Vacancies - 06/05/08 Membership Database Upgrade - 05/05/08 Heartstart, O2 Administration and First Aid Courses - 27/04/08 Branch Instructor Course Dates - 09/04/08 Membership Subscription Increase - 09/04/08 Training Day Success - 07/04/08 Shop Updated - 02/04/08 New Staff at HQ - 31/03/08 NDC Events 2008 - 16/03/08 Suunto Award on Volunteering - 16/03/08 General News  Seasearch Courses - 25/04/08 Small Ads Updated - 24/04/08 Marine Historic Environment - 11/04/08 Scotland's Seas - 11/04/08 Child Protection Research Lectures on ice diving and Omani Clownfish German U-Boat found of Eyemouth - 18/01/08
Scottish Diver Magazine Scottish Diver is the authentic voice of divers in Scotland & is packed with news, features, product information and club details. Published six times a year the magazine is received by every member of SSAC. Annual subscriptions are available for non-members. Subscription details Articles from back issues of Scottish Diver are now available online	International Diving News

Last updated: Wednesday, 07-May-2008

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