Visit the Calanais stones on the Isle of Lewis at sunset for an unforgettable experience. Words cannot describe the feeling of awe you get as you walk around this fantastic site. The Calanais standing stones are a complex arrangement of around 50 stones in the form of a circle intersected by avenues of huge stones, the tallest of which is 16 feet high! These stones are older than Stonehenge and are thought to have been erected between 3000 - 4000 years ago. Nearby are a further two stone circles all within walking distance.
As well as these stone circles the Isle of Lewis boasts a wealth of prehistoric remains so visit for yourself to try to figure out the meanings behind these fantastic monuments.

www.callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk
Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland, HS2 9DY
+44(0)1851 621 422
Google map: bit.ly/vLpU7S

I agreeI disagree

1.  
2. Send to friends

Visit the Calanais stones on the Isle of Lewis at sunset for an unforgettable experience. Words cannot describe the feeling of awe you get as you walk around this fantastic site. The Calanais standing stones are a complex arrangement of around 50 stones in the form of a circle intersected by avenues of huge stones, the tallest of which is 16 feet high! These stones are older than Stonehenge and are thought to have been erected between 3000 - 4000 years ago. Nearby are a further two stone circles all within walking distance.
As well as these stone circles the Isle of Lewis boasts a wealth of prehistoric remains so visit for yourself to try to figure out the meanings behind these fantastic monuments.

www.callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk
Calanais, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland, HS2 9DY
+44(0)1851 621 422
Google map: bit.ly/u2wv8S

I agreeI disagree

1.  
2. Send to friends

Less touristy and far more rewarding version of Stonehenge. Set in the barren, almost lunar landscape of the tree-less Outer Hebrides. Few crowds, in mid-Summer the sunset goes on for ever and even in Winter the vibe is moody and atmospheric.

www.callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk/
Calanais, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland, HS2 9DY
+44(0)1851 621422
Google map: bit.ly/q53cVE

I agreeI disagree

1.  
2. Send to friends

Uig and Bernara are on the western side of the Isle of Lewis, served by a quiet single road, and among the most beautiful areas in the West of Scotland. On a day trip you can taste whisky at the new distillery Abhainn Dearg (phone ahead), go hill-walking, picnic on one of the many white sand beaches, and explore the reconstructed Iron Age house at Bostadh (unattended and very atmospheric). There's even a small museum celebrating the 'Lewis' Chessmen that were found here.

www.abhainndearg.co.uk/
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/greatbernera/bostadh/index.html

Google map: tinyurl.com/2wb883a

I agreeI disagree

1.  
2. Send to friends

The Blackhouse village is situated on the Western Coast of Isle of Lewis in Scotland and consists of a few refurbished houses. You can rent one of the houses equipped in a wood burner stove, shower and bedrooms with old wooden bunk beds. The house is soaked with a rustic and traditional atmosphere. The village melts with the beautiful and wild Atlantic Ocean coast landscape. Built from local stones, grass and wood, Blackhouse village is an amazing example of sustainable touristim accommodation. Everyone who loves natural wilderness, the wind smelling of salt and misty pure mornings will fall in love with the place.

Scotland, Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis. Take a ferry from the mainland to Stornoway, then drive West to Gearrannan. Stornoway TIC: 01851704500
Stornoway car hire: 01851702658
www.gearrannan.com/

Google map: tinyurl.com/ybtmnow

I agreeI disagree

1.  
2. Send to friends