How do I become a diver in Scotland?
To enrol in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course) with SCUBA DIVING SCOTLAND, you must be at least 12 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
How much is a PADI Open Water course in the UK?
PADI Course Prices
| COURSE | DAYS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN WATER | 3 | £495 |
| ADVENTURE DIVER | 1 | £250 |
| ADVENTURE TO ADVANCE | 1 | £250 |
| ADVANCE OPEN WATER | 2 | £350 |
How much is an open water PADI course?
PADI Open Water Completion: Cost: £300.00 or £395.00 if you by the same token completed the referral section with another dive school.
Is PADI Open Water Difficult?
To get this scuba diving certification is not actually that difficult and PADI have worked hard to make it easy and safe for most people to get this Open Water certification. The PADI slogan says it all: “PADI, the Way the World Learns to Dive”.
Can I scuba dive in Scotland?
Scotland may be small in size but the coastline offers divers some of the most scenic and exciting dives in the world. Gullies and archways are engulfed in soft corals with a plethora of life- anemones, lobsters, skate, and sea otters grace these waters.
Where can I dive in Scotland?
Scuba Diving Highlights in Scotland, UK
- Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands. Scapa Flow is one of the world’s most famous wreck diving destinations, after the WWI German navy scuttled 52 of its vessels in 1919.
- St Kilda.
- Oban and the Sound of Mull.
- Western Scotland’s Sea Lochs.
- St Abbs.
- Farne Islands.
How many dives are needed for PADI Open Water?
four open water dives
PADI open water tests You must complete four open water dives in order to pass the course. Dive 1 will orientate you, get you comfortable with the scuba gear and test a few of the above skills.
Does PADI certification expire?
Your PADI certification never expires; but if you haven’t been diving in a while, it’s better to be over-prepared than risk a problem because you forget something important. Dive shops also appreciate seeing a recent ReActivated date on your certification card.
Where can I snorkel in Scotland?
Six beautiful snorkelling sites in Scotland
- Eyemouth Beach, Berwickshire.
- Carragraich Bay, Isle of Harris.
- Achmelvich Bay, North West Highlands.
- Dunbar, East Lothian.
- Gruinard Bay, Ross and Cromarty.
- An Dun, North West Highlands.