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Calanais Conversations, Episode 1

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This series of Calanais Conversations explores the history, archaeology, and stories of the Calanais Stones. 

In Episode 1, we’re joined by the Prehistoric Guys, who share their personal experience with Calanais and explain what makes these iconic stones so remarkable. To learn more about the Prehistoric Guys and explore their podcast, visit their website:

https://theprehistoryguys.uk

We hope you enjoy and don’t worry there is plenty more to come!

If you have a story to share with us please feel free to get in touch with lucy@calanais.org

And to watch more of The Prehistory History Guys, follow the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrehistoryGuys/videos

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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.
The New Exhibition at the Calanais Visitor Centre

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Calanais Conversations

Islands of Stone: Neolithic Crannogs in the Outer Hebrides

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Islands of Stone: Neolithic Crannogs in the Outer Hebrides