Far a bheil Clach a’ Coinneachadh ris an Speur
Where Stone Meets Sky
The Calanais Standing Stones have watched over land and sea for around five millennia
Tha na clachan air seasamh airson còrr air 5000 bliadhna
On the rugged west coast of the Isle of Lewis, the Calanais Standing Stones have stood for around 5000 years.
Walk among the stones and feel thousands of years of history, archaeology, and culture come alive against the dramatic landscape of the Outer Hebrides—where weathered stones, timeless stories, and a sense of peace create a truly unforgettable experience.
Visit Calanais
Cafe
Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre celebrates Scottish Archaeology Month 2026
Step into the Calanais Gift Shop
Faigh a-mach cuid de na sgeulachdan air cùl nan clachan
Heather Isle Coffee Company Partnership
We’re proudly serving Heather Isle Coffee Company in our cafe, with bags also available to take home from our gift shop.
Step into the Calanais Gift Shop
As you explore our new Calanais Visitor Centre, we’d love to welcome you into our little gem of a gift shop.
Partial Solar Eclipse – 12 August 2026
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, the UK will be treated to a spectacular deep partial solar eclipse, with the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun and covering a significant portion of the Sun’s disc.
Bog Born Crafts – Meet the Maker
We’re thrilled to be working with various small businesses. Find out more about Emma Harrison of Bog Born Crafts.
Hester Aspland Illustration – Meet the Maker
Get to know the incredible businesses we work with to create a gift shop unique to Calanais. Find out more about Hester Aspland Illustration.
Reawakening the Neolithic at Calanais
Through the Stories of the Stones spring events programme, ancient life was brought to life bridging the 5000-year gap between Neolithic and the present day.
Launching Calanais Fund for Heritage
Members of the community are wanted to join the decision-making body of the new Calanais Fund for Heritage (CFH).
Calanais: Still in Motion
Film created by Jonathan Doyle and Freya Pellie in residency for Urras nan Tursachan. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Introducing the Calanais Fund for Heritage
Learn more about the Calanais Fund for Heritage. Find out about the vision, purpose and future plans of protecting, celebrating, and making accessible this extraordinary legacy.
Mysteries within the Calanais Chamber Tomb: Dr Alison Sheridan
We are delighted to be joined by our own Urras nan Tursachan board member, Dr Alison Sheridan as she sheds light on the chamber tomb found within the Standing Stones of Calanais.
The New Exhibition at the Calanais Visitor Centre
Visit the Calanais Visitor Centre to explore our new exhibition, offering visitors an immersive journey through over 5,000 years of history, heritage, and culture.
5 Things to do on Lewis after your Calanais visit
5 Things to do on Lewis after your Calanais visit
Calanais: Land of Stone Digital Tour
Find out more about the wider Calanais landscape in a digital tour
Exploring other Calanais Sites
Beyond the main Calanais Stone Circle (Calanais I), there are several other stone circles distributed in the vicinity.
Calanais Stones / Tursachan Chalanais
Built from ancient Lewisian Gneiss, these are among the oldest exposed rocks in the world. The stone circle dates to approximately 2900–2600 BC, placing it firmly in the Neolithic period.
Islands of Stone: Neolithic Crannogs in the Outer Hebrides
The stone circle complex at Calanais is considered by many to have been part of a highly significant ritual landscape, where groups of people would have gathered in order to celebrate special events and to conduct ceremonies.
Calanais Conversations
Calanais Conversations, features archaeologists, researchers, authors, and local experts and explore their personal history with Calanais and why these Standing Stones are so unique.
Remembering Calanais Excavations
The digs took place between 1980 and 1986 in advance of repairs to the ground, much worn by visitors. The excavations revealed many unexpected structures hidden below the surface and also gave us a better idea of when its various bits were built.
