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Callanish
Also known as: Calanais
Callanish — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Callanish is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.2000°, -6.7400°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Calanais (English: Callanish) is a village (township) on the west side of the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles), Scotland. Calanais is within the parish of Uig. A linear settlement with a jetty, it is on a headland jutting into Loch Roag, a sea loch 13 miles (21 kilometres) west of Stornoway. Calanais is situated alongside the A858, between Breasclete and Garynahine. The Calanais Stones "Calanais I", a cross-shaped setting of standing stones erected around 3000 BC, are one of the most spectacular megalithic monuments in Scotland. A modern visitor centre provides information about the main circle and other lesser monuments nearby, numbered as Calanais II to X.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2000, -6.7400
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Official site
- www.calanais.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1027162 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Callanish (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Callanish standing stones 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Callanish XIX
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Tursachan Chalanais
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Calanais Stones
Hill forts · 0.4 km
East Loch Roag War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Cnoc Ceann a' Ghàrraidh
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Callanish II
Hill forts · 0.9 km
Aird Callanish
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Callanish XIV
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Cnoc Fhillibhir Bhig
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Callanish III
Hill forts · 1.0 km
Callanish X
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Callanish XII
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Callanish is a settlement in the Scottish Islands, offering visitors a chance to explore the historic Calanais Stones and the impressive Dun Carloway. You can also take in the views from Great Bernera or visit the Carloway Free Church. This location provides easy access to the broader Lewis and Harris island area.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
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Things to see in Callanish
156 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Callanish →
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Flagship📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Lewis and Harris
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📷 5Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Aird Laimishader
Aird Laimishader — lighthouse on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Calanais Stones
Calanais Stones — neolithic standing stones near Calanais, Scotland.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Callanish II
Callanish II — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Callanish III
Callanish III — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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📷 4Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Dail Mòr
Dail Mòr — beach near Carloway, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Dun Carloway
Dun Carloway — broch on Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Eilean Chearstaidh
Eilean Chearstaidh — island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Eilean Mòr
Eilean Mòr — island in Loch Langavat, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Flodaigh
Flodaigh — island in Inner Loch Roag, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Fuaigh Mòr
Fuaigh Mòr — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Little Bernera
Little Bernera — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Loch Ceann Hùlabhaig
Loch Ceann Hùlabhaig — bay on Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Loch na Berie
Loch na Berie — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Other places · Scottish Islands
Time and Tide Bell
Time and Tide Bell — Public artwork (sculpture) by Marcus Vergette.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Islands
Tràigh Bhostaidh
Tràigh Bhostaidh is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Islands
Tràigh Dhail Mhòr
Tràigh Dhail Mhòr is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Islands
Tràigh na Beirigh
Tràigh na Beirigh is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Callanish XIX
Callanish XIX — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Tursachan Chalanais
Tursachan Chalanais — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Calanais Stones
Calanais Stones — neolithic standing stones near Calanais, Scotland.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
East Loch Roag War Memorial
East Loch Roag War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cnoc Ceann a' Ghàrraidh
Cnoc Ceann a' Ghàrraidh — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Callanish II
Callanish II — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Callanish
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Otter Bunkhouse
Otter Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Tràigh na Beirigh
Tràigh na Beirigh — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Eilean Fraoich Camp Site
Eilean Fraoich Camp Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ardroil Sands Campsite
Ardroil Sands Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Ardroil Caravan & Campervan Park
Ardroil Caravan & Campervan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
Neptune's Bar, 11 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Lewis
Neptune's Bar, 11 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Lewis in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Callanish?
- Callanish is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9DY).
- What is Callanish?
- Callanish — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Callanish?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9DY.
- Is Callanish free to visit?
- Yes, Callanish is free to enter.
- How do I get to Callanish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9DY. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.