FROM THE VAULT: The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery. What really happened? episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 40 MIN

FROM THE VAULT: The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery. What really happened?

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FROM THE VAULT: this week we have a corker of an episode from years gone by, we're diving back into the vault of Macabre Mini Mysteries to find you a yesteryear gem for your delectation. We'll be back as usual ASAP with a brand new episode but until then, enjoy this vintage listen...A top a windswept rocky outcrop stands a lonely lighthouse. Its job for many years has been to forewarn sailors that their boats are at risk of striking one of the many jagged rocks that are hidden deep below the surface which could cause a devastating shipwreck.The lamp which was tended to by three hardy keepers on rotation from the mainland of Scotland, one day went dark and when the watch came to replace the men from the isolated island they were nowhere to be found and the lighthouse itself was deserted sparking one of the greatest mysteries of all time.Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the story of the abandoned Flannan Lighthouse and the fate of its three missing keepers.------------------------Todays episode is sponsored by Wolf Escape Games - www.wolfescapegames.com - to get your special discount code of 30% off any game or bundle. Use the code: MACABRE30------------------------If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode!Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT ME————————ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & VeronicaAnd to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons...AmyAndreaAndrewBoudiccaClaire RClaire SCreepy PaperDavid RDeniseHelenIngeJoJTKathrynKellyKyleeLindalLizShannonStephThe Paranormal PrincessVeeZozoLAMAnd thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonX: @macabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com---------------------------------------------Sources-------------https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/eilean-mor/https://www.nlb.org.uk/history/flannan-isles/https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/what-caused-disappearance-flannan-isle-lighthouse-keepers#:~:text=The%20more%20far%2Dfetched%20of,a%20crevice%20above%20sea%20level.https://www.academia.edu/251736/The_Vanishing_Lighthousemen_of_Eilean_Morhttps://skeptoid.com/episodes/4610https://lighthouseaccommodation.co.uk/directory/flannan-isles-shore-station/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannan_Isles_Lighthouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FROM THE VAULT: this week we have a corker of an episode from years gone by, we're diving back into the vault of Macabre Mini Mysteries to find you a yesteryear gem for your delectation. We'll be back as usual ASAP with a brand new episode but until then, enjoy this vintage listen...A top a windswept rocky outcrop stands a lonely lighthouse. Its job for many years has been to forewarn sailors that their boats are at risk of striking one of the many jagged rocks that are hidden deep below the surface which could cause a devastating shipwreck.The lamp which was tended to by three hardy keepers on rotation from the mainland of Scotland, one day went dark and when the watch came to replace the men from the isolated island they were nowhere to be found and the lighthouse itself was deserted sparking one of the greatest mysteries of all time.Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the story of the abandoned Flannan Lighthouse and the fate of its three missing keepers.------------------------Todays episode is sponsored by Wolf Escape Games - www.wolfescapegames.com - to get your special discount code of 30% off any game or bundle. Use the code: MACABRE30------------------------If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode!Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT ME————————ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & VeronicaAnd to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons...AmyAndreaAndrewBoudiccaClaire RClaire SCreepy PaperDavid RDeniseHelenIngeJoJTKathrynKellyKyleeLindalLizShannonStephThe Paranormal PrincessVeeZozoLAMAnd thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonX: @macabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com---------------------------------------------Sources-------------https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/eilean-mor/https://www.nlb.org.uk/history/flannan-isles/https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/what-caused-disappearance-flannan-isle-lighthouse-keepers#:~:text=The%20more%20far%2Dfetched%20of,a%20crevice%20above%20sea%20level.https://www.academia.edu/251736/The_Vanishing_Lighthousemen_of_Eilean_Morhttps://skeptoid.com/episodes/4610https://lighthouseaccommodation.co.uk/directory/flannan-isles-shore-station/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannan_Isles_Lighthouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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