What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Calanais as Stone Setting (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, also known as Callanish, is a prehistoric stone circle located on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, associated with Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual practices. The site is linked to local folklore that includes connections to the fairy folk and ancient druidic traditions, though no specific saint or Christian tradition is directly associated with it.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
East Loch Roag War MemorialMemorial · 358 yd
Callanish CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 413 yd
CalanaisCemetery (modern) · 441 yd
Breascleit CairnAncient tomb or cairn · 660 yd
Lewis, BreascleteGrain Mill (19th Century) · 666 yd
BreascleteCommunity Centre (modern), School (period Unassigned) · 817 yd
Bratanais MòrIsland · 1689 yd
Am Port MòrBay · 1.6 mi
Port a' ChaoilHeadland · 2.3 mi
Forestry BridgeHeritage place · 3.2 mi