Eilean Mor: The literary curation of a Highland mystery

alistair mclauchlan

A detailed analysis of all the literature related to the Flannan Isles/Seven Hunters from 1500 to the present day. This includes early accounts by travellers to the Hebrides, local folklore and historical accounts, the initial press coverage and all the related poetry, short stories, novels, plays, operas, and films that were inspired by the 1900 Disappearance of the Three Lighthouse keepers on Eilean Mor, Lewis.

Episodes

  1. 18 APR

    Short video explaining new podcast

    short video briefly describing new podcast series coverage

    6 min
  2. Eilean Mhor lighthouse mystery

    18 APR

    Eilean Mhor lighthouse mystery

    short discussion on my dissertation that discussed the Eilean Mhor/Flannan Isles mystery

    20 min

  3. 30/03/2021

    Cold Reading in June : Episode 5 (Aberdeen)

    Last Episode of the series is a visit to Aberdeen to experience one of Scotland’s most famous medium/psychics. Narrated by the extremely talented Wendy Lap. Written by Alistair McLauchlan. Music by Castigear.

    16 min

  4. 28/03/2021

    Cold Reading in June part 4 Edinburgh

    Visit to the Edinburgh to witness one of the most famous mediums from America.

    25 min

  5. 18/03/2021

    Episode 3: Perth

    A second visit to a medium event. This was a little shorter and more low key than before but just as daft.

    14 min

  6. 11/03/2021

    Episode 2 : first psychic/medium event in Dundee

    Second episode jumps straight into my first medium/psychic event in a hotel in Dundee. Narrated by the amazing Wendy Lap, written by Alistair McLauchlan, music by Castagear

    42 min

  7. 10/03/2021

    Episode One. Cold Reading in June : the Prologue

    In 2019 I travelled to 4 cities in Scotland to attend Psychic or Medium events with captive audiences. This episode explains why i was inspired to do so and gives a snippet of one event. The story is narrated by a professional actor.

    9 min
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A detailed analysis of all the literature related to the Flannan Isles/Seven Hunters from 1500 to the present day. This includes early accounts by travellers to the Hebrides, local folklore and historical accounts, the initial press coverage and all the related poetry, short stories, novels, plays, operas, and films that were inspired by the 1900 Disappearance of the Three Lighthouse keepers on Eilean Mor, Lewis.

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