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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 17 MIN

26 | The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery

from Curious Britain · host Melissa & Prash

In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from the remote island of Eilean Mòr without a trace. Over the years, their disappearance has become legend through stories, songs, and speculation. But what really happened on that storm-swept rock? This episode explores the mystery behind one of maritime history’s most enduring tragedies.📢 Get in touch & support the show Have a story idea or just want to say hello? Drop us an email at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!💡 Support us on PatreonEnjoying Curious Britain? Help us keep the show going by joining us on Patreon. Your support allows us to keep exploring Britain’s most intriguing stories. https://www.patreon.com/CuriousBritainPodcast💰 Make a one-off contributionEvery little bit helps! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so via PayPal here: https://paypal.me/curiousbritain 🙏 Thank You!Your support means the world to us and helps keep the show alive. We truly appreciate it!Sources:https://www.nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/flannan-islands/ https://www.nlb.org.uk/history/flannan-isles/https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/https://www.enschrage.nl/lh/hebrides/hebrides_outer/flannan_isles.htmlDundee Evening Telegraph - Saturday 29 December 1900Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser - Saturday 05 January 1901

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