The UK island where residents 'cannot escape' mysterious humming sound An island in the Outer Hebrides has seen residents continually affronted by a mysterious low-frequency humming sound Outer Hebrides residents have reported hearing the hum (Image: Greg Crawford / SWNS ) The Outer Hebrides, located at the furthest north/west islands in the UK, are some of the most beautiful locations in the country, but their residents are being plagued with a mysterious low-frequency humming sound day and night. The Scottish islanders inhabiting the island have taken it upon themselves to investigate the cause of the strange hum, with around 200 now reporting they have heard it. ‌ They have set up a Facebook page, led by Lauren-Grace Kirtley, dedicated to the noise, which has been dubbed the “Hebridean Hum”. ‌ Read more: Martin Lewis issues urgent £285 British Gas message and says 'cheapest' Dr Kirtley said the sound had prevented her from sleeping properly for several weeks, adding: "It's impossible to ignore - it is like somebody shouting in your face constantly for attention." He told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme: "It is a very low humming, droning, pulsating noise. It's incredibly intrusive and distressing," she said. Article continues below "I haven't slept a night through for weeks and have problems concentrating. I get a lot of fluttering in my ears. It's making me dizzy and giving me headaches." Marcus-Hazel McGowan, who has been using amateur radio techniques to try and find the source, added: "It's just trying to narrow it down and hoping nobody loses their mind completely over it. "It is one of those [noises] you cannot escape from." ‌ Mr McGowen initially moved himself and his family to the island due to its peace and quiet, but it is now searching for the source of the mysterious hum. He has already ruled out the electricity company SSEN's Battery Point Power Station in Stornoway as the cause, as it only operates occasionally while the hum is 24/7. On the Facebook group, theories have been shared to try and explain the sound, with one suggesting a TV mast could be responsible. Article continues below Another said tinnitus, which causes the perception of sound when no external source is present, usually resulting in a perpetual ringing sound in the ear. A spokesperson for the local council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, said: "As with any other reports of this nature the comhairle's environmental health team is investigating and will liaise with those who have reported issues." The council has stated it has received reports relating to low-frequency sounds from a small number of islanders.