Visit The
Calanais Standing Stones

  Their layout is unique. Hence not called a stone circle. Everyone and we mean everyone will at some point visit this site so get here early before the coach trips... read more or at the end of day. Cafe & visitor centre (with toilets) is not open every day so check before coming if that is important. Don't go without seeing the other 2 associated sites which are within walking

  We visited the 3 sets of the Standing Stones. Callanish II and III were not particularly impressive or well maintained. Callanish I on the other hand is hugely impressive with... read more a large number of stones and well maintained. A must visit if visiting the Isle

  We arrived here around 10.30am on a sunday and the car park was almost full, it is a very small carpark and definitely not suitable for larger vehicles.
The stones... read more themselves are an amazing sight to see and you are able to get up close to them, which has good and bad points. Such as if your trying to take a photo, someone will probably walk right in front of you and get in your way without a doubt!
I have visited Stonehenge and did prefer the one way system they had, as people were all over the place and bumping into you here, as these are enclosed in a small field.
There is only one information board that we could see but there is more stone circles further along but we didnt have time to see them all.
It is certainly a must do when you visit Lewis an

  We visited the Stones on a very wet and windy day. It was still worth getting out to look at them and marvel at the age of them and... read more how they got there. The sun came out in time for us to look at the wonderful views. Not many people on a rainy day. The visitor centre was closed so can't comment on it.

  It was a grey day when we visited, which probably just added to the atmosphere. There is a visitor centre with toilets and a cafe . Also information boards... read more which tell you about the stones . The main group are a very short walk from the car park , there is a longer walk to another two groups of standing stones . The Standing stones are amazing and should be on everyone’s itinerary whilst visiting the beautiful Isle o

  A must see for anyone visiting Lewis, stone circles are fascinating and the visitor centre provides lots of information on archaeology etc associated with the area. Lovely at this time... read more of year as we had the place to ou

  Very intriguing why they are there. Good inexpensive museum to walk round and listen to the theories. Great location

  It was a grey day when we visited, which probably just added to the atmosphere. There is a visitor centre with toilets and a cafe . Also information boards... read more which tell you about the stones . The main group are a very short walk from the car park , there is a longer walk to another two groups of standing stones . The Standing stones are amazing and should be on everyone’s itinerary whilst visiting the beautiful Isle of Lewis .

  Worth seeing and great scenery and roads around the area. Free admission and plenty of info on their history.

  A warm welcome from everyone. Beautiful place and very interesting.
Food from the cafe was gorgeuos. Nice and clean and tidy
Thank you

  I was very impressed by the stones when I visited it during noon period with bright blue sky. Although it was not extremely crowded but taking a picture without someone... read more crossing your path can be a challenge. However I decided to pay it another visit during evening as I missed out another 2 sets of standing stones called Callanish Standing Stones II and Standing Stones III which was less visited. They are located within walking distances but driving will be the best option. But take note that the signage is very small and the car park can only take in one or two vehicles. The evening view was spectacular stunning with practically no crowd. With so much history, I felt I had travelled back to the new stone age period.

  I arrived off the ferry, checked into my b&b and got the last bus out to the stones. As a small walk upto the stones from roadside, only had about... read more half an hour to appreciate the stones, I was on my own briefly but then a family arrived which kind of spoilt it, but hey they don't belong to me! Go late afternoon, there is a last bus at the entrance to the carpark. I will attempt to go another time h

  We visited the 3 sets of the Standing Stones. Callanish II and III were not particularly impressive or well maintained. Callanish I on the other hand is hugely impressive with... read more a large number of stones and well maintained. A must visit if visiting the Isle of Lewis.

  The layout has of course been the subject of much academic debate and supposition over a long period. The fact is that they and we don’t know and can’t be... read more sure. That is why the mystery makes you think and wonder what the Ancients made if it all

  I was very impressed by the stones when I visited it during noon period with bright blue sky. Although it was not extremely crowded but taking a picture without someone... read more crossing your path can be a challenge. However I decided to pay it another visit during evening as I missed out another 2 sets of standing stones called Callanish Standing Stones II and Standing Stones III which was less visited. They are located within walking distances but driving will be the best option. But take note that the signage is very small and the car park can only take in one or two vehicles. The evening view was spectacular stunning with practically no crowd. With so much history, I felt I had travelled back to the new stone age period.