Calanais Standing Stones

Calanais
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS2

Tel: +44 (0)1851 621 422
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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This is a cross shaped setting of standing stones, unique in Scotland, and outstanding in Great Britain. The site dates to around 3000 BC.

There is a visitor centre at the site, managed by Urras nan Tursachan. The site is open all year seven days a week.

NB These stones are also known as the Callanish Standing Stones.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
Site; Open All Year, 7 days a week.

Visitor Centre:
1st April - 31st October:
10.00am - 6.00pm.

1st November - 31st March 2010:
Wednesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Visitor centre closed Sunday

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Visitor centre:
Telephone for further details and admission prices.

Directions
About 12 miles west of Stornoway, off the A859.
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Calanais Standing Stones Postcode for SatNav: HS2

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