The Poisoned Isle - When The British Government Used Anthrax In Scotland
Scottish History Out of OrderShow Notes
To celebrate our new partnership with The Big Light, we have revisited and remade one of the podcast's most popular episodes. This is The Poisoned Isle as you've never heard it before. Brand new episodes soon! It is 1942. On Gruinard Island, in a bay about halfway between Gairloch and Ullapool, a flock of sheep are dying for the war effort. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, leave a comment if you listen on Spotify, and check out our social media here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Wilson-Park. Additional production, mastering, and voices by Brian McAlpine. Music by Mitch Bain.
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