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The Flannan Isles Lighthouse mystery, 1900


Investigate the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the lighthouse keepers from the Flannan Lighthouse.



Pupils piece together the evidence around the enduring mystery of the missing lighthouse keepers of Flannan.Their research also explores wider questions. What were conditions like for lighthouse keepers and their families? How and why were lighthouses built and operated?

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Pupils have the opportunity to:

  • examine the historical evidence surrounding the Keepers' disappearance
  • consider the conclusions of the official investigation.
Drawing of the Flannan Isles lighthouse, image © RCAHMS/Northern Lighthouse Board

© RCAHMS/Northern Lighthouse Board

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