c-divers.com · Dive Club
Notes easy parking, tricky water access, and the tendency for the site to become busy.
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A Frames
Loch Long shore dive on old pier remains and A-frame structures.
Scuba DivingFreedivingShoreIntermediate
Wreck
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Easy-to-reach west-coast loch site with a short shore entry, training-friendly wreckage, and deeper frame structures for calm, patient divers.
About A Frames
A shore dive on Loch Long beside the Finnart Oil Terminal, where the remains of an old pier and the A-frame structures form an artificial reef over a shallow silty slope. The route is straightforward once you are in the water, but the real interest comes from the heavier wreckage and the deeper frame section, so it suits calm, buoyancy-aware diving.
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Research Estimate At A Frames
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VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is A Frames?
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A Frames Planning Details
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Reported Depth
18m - 24m
Depth Note
A large frame feature is described at 18 m, with pier foundations down to 24 m.
Typical Conditions
Cold-water loch diving with variable visibility, a mostly manageable main site current, and stronger flow once you work deeper into the structure.
Safety & Access At A Frames
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Safety Notes
Pier remains and structures should be treated as potential snag/impact hazards; maintain buoyancy control when finning around the frame and foundations.
Access Restrictions
Use the shore access by the car park and keep clear of the operational terminal fence and moored boats.
Legal Notes
Respect the terminal boundary and any local access or vessel movements; do not cut across restricted ground.
Local Intel For A Frames
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Scuba Diving
The shallow slope is useful for drills and navigation practice, while the frame structures and heavier wreckage reward divers with good buoyancy and route control.
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A Frames Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
divernet.com · Independent Article
Covers Finnart/A-Frames as a popular Loch Long shore dive with busy summer weekends, easy parking, and rich structure life.
projectbaselineuk.org · Community
Describes the former refuelling jetty, the big frame around 18m, and common diving between 7 and 24m.
Notes strong current below the deeper section, highly variable visibility, and common loch life on the frames.
www.finstrokes.com · Directory
Lists Finnart as A Frames, notes trainee suitability, two car parks, and the alternative site name.
www.freedom-diving.co.uk · Operator
Lists A Frames, Loch Long as an old-pier site with structures down to 30m.
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