Stromness

Stromness in Scotland sits on the Orkney Islands in the North Sea. It is a small coastal town with access to nearby dive sites around the archipelago and the surrounding shelf. Local diving tends to focus on shore dives and short boat trips to wrecks, reefs, and interesting seabed features reachable from Stromness. The water is cold, visibility varies with conditions, and divers commonly encounter species typical of northern North Sea waters. The town itself functions as a gateway for divers visiting Orkney, with a nearby center offering courses, equipment rental, and guided dives; plan for changeable weather and strong currents in some sites.