Melbost () 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 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. The RAF Stornoway war memorial is located in the village.
Culture The Gaelic poet Murdo Macfarlane () 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.
See also Lewis and Harris History of the Outer Hebrides
References
External links
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
A Guide to living in the Outer Hebrides, with most information pertaining to Lewis