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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 15 MIN

Scottish History Out of Order by Michael Wilson-Park

from Made in Scotland

To kick off series two, we’re excited to share "The Poisoned Isle", which tells the fascinating and shocking story of an experiment that took place during World War Two, on tiny island off the west coast of Scotland.It's an episode of Scottish History Out of Order, produced by Michael Wilson-Park at The Big Light.Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media, with support from AudioUK.Join the Scotland Audio Network here: https://www.bespoken.media/scotland-audio-network--It is 1942. On Gruinard Island, in a bay about halfway between Gairloch and Ullapool, a flock of sheep is dying for the war effort.CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional production & voices by Brian McAlpine. Music by Mitch BainDiscover more episodes: https://podfollow.com/1443659705

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