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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
COLBOST Colbost Mr P. McLean, Merchant
Mr McKenzie Postmaster
Black's Map (Bein Colbost).
021 This name is applied to a small district of cultivation situate adjacent to Skinidin on the north west side. It is thickly populated with crofters. Property of Sir John MacPherson McLeod. London.
SCHOOL [Colbost] School Mr P. McLean, Merchant
Mr McKenzie Postmaster
Black's Map (Bein Colbost).
021 This School is situated close to the boundary of Skinidin, the object of the school is to teach the children (both Boys and Girls) to read the scriptures in Gaelic, there is also English taught, also writing and arithmetic. The average attendance is 40, it is supported by the Gaelic douchy. The building is a small one storey thatched house which also forms the Schoolmasters dwelling house.

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