Melbost
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Melbost (Template:Langx) is a traditionally Gaelic-speaking village in Point on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland's north-west. It is largely a crofting township and is about Script error: No such module "convert". east of Stornoway at the head of an isthmus connecting with the Eye Peninsula. Melbost is technically in the district of Point; however, it is not located on the Eye Peninsula itself.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The RAF Stornoway war memorial is located in the village.[1]
Culture
The Gaelic poet Murdo Macfarlane (Template:Langx) known as 'Bàrd Mhealaboist' (the Melbost Bard) was a published poet and campaigner for Scottish Gaelic who was born and brought up in Melbost. He is famous for the song Cànan nan Gàidheal.
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References
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External links
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- Visitor's guide for the Isle of Lewis
- Website of the Western Isles Council with links to other resources
- Disabled access to Lewis for residents and visitors
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- A Guide to living in the Outer Hebrides, with most information pertaining to Lewis
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