Calbost facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calbost
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 Lochan and houses at the south of Calbost |
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 Calbost
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| Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
| OS grid reference | NB412172 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Postcode district | HS2 |
| Dialling code | 01851 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Calbost (Scottish Gaelic: Calabost) is a small village in Scotland. It is located on the Isle of Lewis, which is part of the Outer Hebrides islands. The village is found in the area called Lochs, specifically in the Pairc district.
Calbost is known for its beautiful scenery and active fishing community.
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A Heroic Story from Calbost
During World War II, a brave young man from Calbost showed great courage. On November 16, 1939, a British ship called the S.S. Arlington Court was attacked. A German submarine, the U-43, sank the ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Calum Morrison's Bravery
One of the survivors was a 17-year-old sailor named Calum Morrison from Calbost. He was the only person in his lifeboat who knew how to sail. For five days, Calum bravely guided their lifeboat eastwards. He kept himself and his fellow survivors safe. They were finally rescued near the English Channel.
A Tribute in Poetry
Calum's amazing courage was remembered in a poem. North Uist war poet Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna wrote a poem in Gaelic called Calum Moireasdan an Arlington Court. This poem honored Calum Morrison of the Arlington Court for his incredible bravery.
The Angus Macleod Archive
Calbost is also connected to an important collection of history. The Angus Macleod Archive holds many old writings, photographs, and recordings. These items tell the story of the village and the nearby South Lochs area.
Where the Archive is Kept
This archive was first kept at a museum in Calbost. Now, it is stored in Kershader. Many of the items that were once in the Calbost museum are now looked after by the Museum nan Eilean in Stornoway. These items help us learn about the past of Calbost and the surrounding islands.
