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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.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Site Open All Year, 7 days a week.Visitor Centre Telephone for Visitor Centre openings times. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Free of Charge.
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Directions
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| About 12 miles west of Stornoway, off the A859. |
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