Our centre is closed for redevelopment, reopening in July 2026. There are no facilities - no coach parking, no toilets, limited car parking.

Calanais Visitor Centre

The Calanais Visitor Centre is currently closed to the public for redevelopment.

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Tha ruideigin sonraichte ri thighinn agus tha sinn air bhiorran fàilte a chur oirbh.

The Calanais Visitor Centre is currently closed to the public for redevelopment. However, the Calanais Standing Stones remain accessible during this time. We apologise for the inconvenience, as there will be no facilities or parking available at the centre, and access to the stones from the visitor centre site will not be possible.

Credit: Ralph Tonge

Visitors can still reach the stones via the top road, although please note that this route is not suitable for coaches. Thank you for your understanding as we work towards enhancing this important site.

Shrouded in mystery, the Calanais Stones have drawn visitors to this ancient and inspiring site in the Outer Hebrides for thousands of years. Overlooking the beautiful Loch Roag above the village of Calanais on the Isle of Lewis, the sacred wonder of the stones offers visitors a rare invitation to imagine the past.

This Neolithic monument, dominated by a dramatic central stone, is the ideal destination for visitors seeking to experience the rich heritage of this iconic site.

Enjoy the ancient beauty of the Calanais Stones.

Credit: Ralph Tonge

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An image of the Calanais stones from 1870s by James Valentine.

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