What is 'Anthrax Island' and why was it banned?

'Anthrax Island', also known as Gruinard Island, was banned because it was used for secret biological weapons experiments during World War II, contaminating the soil with deadly anthrax spores.

When was Gruinard Island declared free of anthrax?

The UK government officially announced that Gruinard Island was free from anthrax in 1990, ending a 48-year quarantine period.

Who investigated the 'Anthrax Island' secrets?

YouTuber Ellie Whitby recently explored Gruinard Island, investigating its history and seeking to uncover conspiracies associated with the former biological weapons testing site.

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Brave YouTuber Explores Scotland's 'Anthrax Island'

27 Jan

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Summary

YouTuber Ellie Whitby investigated Gruinard Island, known as 'Anthrax Island'.
The island was a secret biological weapons testing site during World War II.
Access was prohibited for decades after deadly anthrax spores contaminated the soil.

Brave YouTuber Explores Scotland's 'Anthrax Island'

YouTuber Ellie Whitby recently explored Gruinard Island, a remote Scottish isle with a notorious past known as 'Anthrax Island'. This location was designated for secret biological weapons experiments during World War II, specifically testing the potency of anthrax. The experiments, initiated under Winston Churchill's directive in 1942, contaminated the island with deadly anthrax spores.

Following the trials, the 522-acre island in Gruinard Bay became too hazardous for public access, leading to a 48-year quarantine. Concerns over potential sample procurement by terrorist groups even led to its removal from some maps. The UK government officially declared the island free from anthrax in 1990.

Whitby's investigation involved speaking with local residents and eventually finding a kayaker willing to transport her to the island. Despite her personal fears of germs, she documented her journey to this historically forbidden site, seeking to uncover truths behind the conspiracies surrounding it.