Culbokie Inn

The full article from which this summary was taken can be opened here.

The current Culbokie Inn is thought to have been built in 1790 but it is likely there was an earlier ale house in the village.  During the first world war the Inn was brought under state control and remained under the State Management District until 1972.  In 1921 a large number of timber workers arrived in the area and the ‘Culbokie Canteen’, a 60ft hut, was added to accommodate them.  In 1949 a proposal to install a bathroom in the Inn led to a village protest as it would have reduced even further the water supply at the village pump.

Photos of the front of the Inn.

The photos, along with others were displayed at an open day and special exhibition in connection with the centenary of the Education Act,1872 and opening of the school in 1873 so dates would be 1972/ 1973.The exhibition was based on the history of the school and District on which the older pupils had been working with Mrs Campbell the head teacher.Does anyone remember it?

Spring/Summer 2025

 Renovations have commenced on the outbuilding.  These have revealed the original sign from the days when the "Hotel"/Inn was under state control.