Calanais Standing Stones

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ADDRESS: Calanais Visitor Centre
Calanais
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
Scotland
POSTCODE: HS2 9DY
TELEPHONE: 01851 621422
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Calanais Standing Stones
This is a story with no ending. Against the backdrop of their 5000 years, the stones have witnessed countless changes in the people and the landscape around them. The story tells about developing landscape, the evolving environment, a land of circles, stones, archaeology and conservation along with many other topics.

In the absence of any sure knowledge, theories as to the meaning and purpose of such stone structures abound. Many adhere to the belief that they were used in rituals relating to the moon, stars and the position of the distant hills.

Whatever inspired their construction, all agree that the experience of visiting the Standing Stones of Calanais is not to be missed.