Shawbost
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Shawbost (Scottish Gaelic: Siabost) is a large township in the West Side of the Isle of Lewis.
The community is split into three sections: North Shawbost (Siabost bho Thuath), South Shawbost (Siabost bho Dheas)and New Shawbost (Pairc Shiaboist).
There is a small museum of folk life and nearby is a small stone circle.
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- Panorama of Loch Shawbost (QuickTime required)
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The village of Shawbost has a population of around 500. A recent development in the village was the renovation of the old school into the new community centre. The communtiy centre houses a croiligan, fitness suite, auditorium, cafe, courtyard and museum.
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