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Gruinard Island

Gruinard Bay, Wester Ross

The 'anthrax island', poisoned for nearly 50 years.

In 1942 British scientists tested anthrax bombs on sheep on Gruinard Island, as a possible weapon against Germany. The island was so badly contaminated that nobody was allowed to land for decades.

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When
1942 to 1990
Where
57.8850, -5.4700
Group
Secret bunkers & war sites

Visiting

Seen from the A832 viewpoint above Gruinard Bay.

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