In this episode, I look back on my time serving with the Scotland and Northern Ireland Clearance Diving Team based at Rosyth, Scotland. It was a busy and varied posting, where no two days were ever the same. From dealing with wartime mines and suspected terrorist devices to the less glamorous jobs that every military diver knows all too well, there’s plenty of action and a few laughs along the way.Some of the stories featured include:* An overview of life on the Scotland and Northern Ireland Clearance Diving Team.* The day I accidentally left the bomb wagon unlocked.* Disposing of the Port Seton ground mine.* A sea mine that began crystallising while sitting on the jetty.* Two suspected IED call-outs—one of which turned out to be nothing more than a Christmas cake!* Our regular “milk runs” collecting out-of-date pyrotechnics from Coastguard stations around Scotland and destroying them.* Harbour jobs, including jumping between ships’ fenders and searching through thick mud to recover lost keys.* The major demolition operation to break up the wreck of HMS Natal to deepen the area for shipping.* Why our Chief decided we were getting soft and made us run seven miles every morning before starting the day’s diving jobs.If you’ve ever wondered what life was really like as a Royal Navy Clearance Diver during peacetime, this episode gives an honest look at the unusual, dangerous and sometimes hilarious jobs that came with the role.Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share if you enjoy hearing real stories from a Royal Navy Clearance Diver.