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Calanais Standing Stones

Calanais
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS2

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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Directions

About 12 miles west of Stornoway, off the A859.

Calanais Standing Stones Postcode for SatNav: HS2

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