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

What's On

Wonk
Free

Container – Secrets of Ceramics (pottery workshop)

A creative afternoon with artist and ceramicist Alicia Matthews, making tableware inspired by local archaeological pottery and exploring ancient styles, firing, glazing, and wild clay

This Saturday, 13:00 , 4 hrs
Container – Secrets of Ceramics (pottery workshop)
Free

Glint – Quartz Quarries & Knapping (tour and workshop)

A hands-on day of stone working and exploration. Archaeologist Ian McHardy will lead us on a tour of prehistoric quartz quarries in Lewis, interpreting the ancient landscape, rock formations, techniques and artefacts used by ancient people. Following the tour,

Saturday, 11th Apr 2026, 10:00 , 7 hrs
Glint – Quartz Quarries & Knapping (tour and workshop)

Calanais Visitor Centre

Shrouded in mystery, the Calanais Standing 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.

Calanais Visitor Centre