Experience some of the best cold-water diving in the UK with James McClumpha and Open2Tec. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced diver, I provide personalized training and access to top local dive sites.
What I Offer
- Private & small-group courses: Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Specialty Courses, Divemaster, Tec Basics, Tec 40–50, Trimix
- Dive trips: Single-day dives or week-long packages at Scotland’s best sites
- Professional guidance: I work with certified dive centers and trained local staff
- Flexible scheduling: Choose the dates that fit your travel plans
What Diving is Like in Scotland
Scotland offers world-class cold-water diving with unique landscapes and historic wrecks.
- Visibility: Typically 5–15 meters, sometimes higher in sheltered areas
- Water temperature: 8–14°C (wetsuit or drysuit required)
- Marine life: Kelp forests, nudibranchs, crabs, lobsters, and seasonal seals
- Sites: A mix of dramatic underwater cliffs, wrecks from both World Wars, and freshwater lochs
- Experience: Cold-water diving demands focus on buoyancy, equipment, and planning, making it ideal for training and skill development
Whether you’re exploring historic wrecks in Scapa Flow or drifting through kelp forests on the west coast, diving in Scotland is thrilling, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.
Popular Dive Sites
Some of the top sites I teach at and explore in Scotland include:
- Scapa Flow – Historic wreck diving, from WWI & WWII ships
- Loch Long & Loch Fyne – Freshwater wrecks and reefs
- Orkney Islands – Advanced wreck and deep diving
- West Coast Reefs & Kelp Forests – Cold-water wildlife and stunning underwater landscapes
1-Week Accommodation
While accommodation is arranged separately, here’s the average cost for a 1-week stay near dive centers:
- Budget: £250–£350 per week
- Mid-range: £350–£500 per week
- Luxury: £500+ per week
Note: Accommodation prices are approximate and vary seasonally. Open2Tec is not responsible for booking or payment of accommodation — I can, however, recommend trusted options.
Pricing for Courses
- Discover Scuba / Try Diving: from £120
- Open Water Diver: from £450
- Advanced Open Water: from £350
- Rescue Diver: from £400
- Specialty Courses: from £150 per specialty (Night, Wreck, Nitrox, Underwater Photography, etc.)
- Divemaster: from £800
- Tec Courses (Tec Basics – Tec 50 Trimix – Full Trimix): from £600
Prices are indicative and may vary depending on location and dive center.