What is "shawbost"

Shawbost is a large township in the West Side of the Isle of Lewis. The village of Shawbost has a population of around 500 and lies around to the west of the island's capital Stornoway. Shawbost is within the parish of Barvas. A recent development in the village was the renovation of the old school into the new community centre. The community is split into three sections: North Shawbost (Siabost a Tuath), South Shawbost (Siabost a Deas)and New Shawbost (Pàirc Shiaboist). There is a small museum of folk life and nearby is a small stone circle. The village is also overlooked by a small hill named Beinn Bhragair, 261 m high, and situated near to a beach.

Shawbost is a prominent village on the Island of Lewis, due to the school, community centre, beach and Harris Tweed Mill.