EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 13 MIN
EP59: Murder in the Highlands: The Alistair Wilson Case
from Ireland's Vanishing Triangle
On a quiet Sunday night in November 2004, a man arrived at the home of Alistair Wilson in the peaceful Scottish town of Nairn. Minutes later, three gunshots rang out and the unidentified visitor vanished into the night. More than twenty years later, the murder remains one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases.In this episode of The Cliff's Edge Podcast, we examine the life and death of Alistair Wilson, the mysterious envelope handed to him moments before the shooting, and the many theories that have surrounded the case ever since. From possible business disputes to rumours involving organised crime, we explore the investigation, the unanswered questions, and why this Highlands murder continues to haunt Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On a quiet Sunday night in November 2004, a man arrived at the home of Alistair Wilson in the peaceful Scottish town of Nairn. Minutes later, three gunshots rang out and the unidentified visitor vanished into the night. More than twenty years later, the murder remains one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases.In this episode of The Cliff's Edge Podcast, we examine the life and death of Alistair Wilson, the mysterious envelope handed to him moments before the shooting, and the many theories that have surrounded the case ever since. From possible business disputes to rumours involving organised crime, we explore the investigation, the unanswered questions, and why this Highlands murder continues to haunt Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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