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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 located in the Scottish Highlands and has a population of approximately 200 residents. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Top categories near here
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
Lewis and Harris — largest island in Scotland, part of the Outer Hebrides.
📷 2Lighthouses · 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.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Flodaigh
Flodaigh — island in Inner Loch Roag, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Little Bernera
Little Bernera — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Mountains & 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 Highlands, 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.