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Grieve House Bod

Symbister | Whalsay, Symbister ZE2 9AA, Scotland
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Grieve House Bod
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Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Symbister
3.5 of 5 stars 1 Review
“An idea of how home life in Shetland used to be”
19 November 2008 -
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“An idea of how home life in Shetland used to be”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2008
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A bod in Shetland is a type of self-catering hostel-like accommodation, bods being found throughout the islands and normally in old buildings by the harbour. Grieve House is where the Scottish poet Hugh McDiarmid (who managed to be expelled from both the Scottish National Party and Communist Party !!) lived for 8 years. Its located in the outer suburbs of... More

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