Calanais Standing Stones

Calanais Standing Stones discover

Around five-thousand-year-old stone monument in the open landscape of the Isle of Lewis.

The Calanais Standing Stones are situated on the west coast of Lewis. The official website dates the complex approximately to 2900–2600 BC; the stones are made of Lewisian Gneiss.

The visitor centre complements the tour with an exhibition and regional history. Other nearby sites form a larger prehistoric landscape. Religious functions and interpretations should not be taken as established facts.

What to Expect

• Prehistoric stone circle
• Lewisian gneiss stones
• Visitor Centre
• Other Calanais Sites

Plan Your Visit

Island

Lewis

Age

Approximately 5,000 years

Dating

Around 2900–2600 BC according to operator

Visit

Check center and access details in advance

Tips for Your Trip

• Bring windproof and waterproof clothing.
• Do not climb on or damage the stones.
• Allow time for the exhibition and the landscape.

Visitor Information

• Official site and visitor center
• Verified original reviews (Tripadvisor)
• Tripadvisor: Callanish Standing Stones