Photo: Calanais Standing Stones by Scottish Government, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Calanais Standing Stones is a prehistoric site in Na h-Eileanan Siar, cared for by Historic Environment Scotland. Find out how to visit and what's nearby.
About Calanais Standing Stones
The Calanais Standing Stones were erected around 2900 BC, predating Stonehenge, and remain one of the best-preserved prehistoric stone settings in Britain.
The site sits on the Isle of Lewis and consists of a central circle with radiating stone avenues, a layout unlike almost anything else surviving from the Neolithic period.
Historic Environment Scotland cares for the site.
The stones align with the movements of the moon, a detail that continues to draw researchers as well as visitors.
Read more on WikipediaPlan your visit to Calanais Standing Stones
The standing stones are open year-round and free to visit; check the official website for visitor centre status and any updated access arrangements.
Places to visit near Calanais Standing Stones
Dun Carloway
View Dun Carloway on heritage mapSteinacleit Cairn And Stone Circle
View Steinacleit Cairn And Stone Circle on heritage map
Blackhouse Arnol
View Blackhouse Arnol on heritage mapArnol Blackhouse
View Arnol Blackhouse on heritage mapSt Clement's Church
View St Clement's Church on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 10 miles of Calanais Standing Stones there are 2 historic properties, including 2 archaeological sites.
Within 20 miles of Calanais Standing Stones there are 4 historic properties, including 2 archaeological sites.
Facts
- Type
- prehistoric_site
- Location
- Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland
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