What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Calanais as Cairn (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Calanais is a Neolithic stone circle, dating to approximately 2900–2600 BCE. It is significant as one of the earliest and most important ceremonial sites in the Neolithic landscape of Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Remains of a Black House, CallanishOld home or work place · 197 yd
Remains of a Black House and Garden EnclosureOld home or work place · 212 yd
CalanaisDyke (post Medieval) · 270 yd
Bratanais MòrIsland · 328 yd
Dry stone wall, CallanishStanding or carved stone · 450 yd
Callanish CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 1394 yd
East Loch Roag War MemorialMemorial · 1396 yd
Am Port MòrBay · 1.4 mi
Port a' ChaoilHeadland · 2.8 mi
Small beach at Rubha SheothailBeach · 3.0 mi