Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Tursachan Chalanais
In or near Callanish.
Tursachan Chalanais — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tursachan Chalanais is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Tursachan Chalanais is a stone circle located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric site is characterised by its distinctive arrangement of stones, reflecting the ancient practices of the region. It is a notable example of Neolithic monument construction.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1976, -6.7452
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Official site
- www.calanais.org
Sources
- osm: node/7228359281 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tursachan Chalanais?
- Tursachan Chalanais is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9DY).
- What is Tursachan Chalanais?
- Tursachan Chalanais — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tursachan Chalanais?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9DY.
- Is Tursachan Chalanais free to visit?
- Yes, Tursachan Chalanais is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tursachan Chalanais?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9DY. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.