Calanais Standing Stones 12m west of Stornoway off the A859 Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY

Calanais Standing Stones

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Calanais Standing Stones 12m west of Stornoway off the A859 Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY

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Calanais Standing Stones | Historic Environment Scotland | HES | Get an overview of the Calanais Standing Stones, one of Scotland's most magnificent and best-preserved Neolithic monuments. Also known as Callanish. Contact us today for more information.

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12m west of Stornoway off the A859 Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY

Hours

  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours

Features

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Good for kids

Recommended Reviews

Derek Mccrory
13.03.2024
Calanais Standing Stones
Pagan-tastic! I managed to resist the urge to sacrifice a goat! I went there on a cold, wet day but the scenery and setting were lovely.
Amelia Williams
01.03.2024
Calanais Standing Stones
Loved the stones, they felt very spiritual and ethereal in a way especially thinking about the long history and all those who lived before us building and enjoying these stones. The stones themselves are free to go and see, there is a paid option (only £4 pp for adults) to go into a historical information type room if you are keen on learning more about the history and stories behind the stones. The only weird thing for us was that the stones were not located in some rugged remote area. Behind the stones are houses and back yards with washing and normal people things! It was kind of a shock that there was a residential area right amongst the stones, it wasn't quite what we expected! But they were still an awesome thing to come and see nonetheless. Staff at the Cafe and visitor centre were lovely and the toilets were free and clean facilities as well.
AZ
16.02.2024
Calanais Standing Stones
I really wish to go back in time and see what exactly the purpose of these rocks is, and I am glad you can go next to them rather than cording off like stonehenge. It's quite a small car park but if you don't find any at the location you can park near a hotel and walk from the hotel hillside.
John Turnbull
22.01.2024
Calanais Standing Stones
Great place to just chill and relax thinking about it's past..The visitor centre is very good too with ample parking at the site. If your near, give it a visit, you will not be disappointed.
Nicola Hernadi
10.01.2024
Calanais Standing Stones
This place is one of the Highlights of the Outer Hebrides. The visitor centre is really tastefully designed, tasty dishes at the Cafe with super friendly staff. The film about the stones is worth seeing and provides interesting information. Visiting the ring of stones lifts up the mind, wonderful that unlike stonehenge it is possible to have direct access. We stayed far longer than intended.
Betta Rautio
05.01.2024
Calanais Standing Stones
The story and the stones are fascinating. Parking is plentiful and we came in on a backroad to avoid the crowds. Unfortunately, a cruise ship had landed in Stornoway that morning and the area was swarming with people. The day happen to be sunny and we enjoyed our time overall. Definitely worth a visit.
Allison Spargo
27.12.2023
Calanais Standing Stones
A very interesting spot. We opted to just visit the stones, which is free. There is a visitor centre with a gift shop, cafe and an exhibit which you can buy tickets for.
Lior Vital
19.12.2023
Calanais Standing Stones
Beautiful place! Great view. Amazing historical circle of stones. I couldnt believe it will be so big.We arrived at 7 am an we were the first there.
Scottieboyuk
18.12.2023
Calanais Standing Stones
Wow how amazing is this! Slightly busy but we get that because it's such an important heritage sight that why would it not be. Such a wonderfully calm, tranquil place, its so amazing.Well worth a visit and a place I'd be happy to go again.

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12m west of Stornoway off the A859 Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY
Calanais Standing Stones