Calanais Visitor Centre
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Overview
An avenue of 19 monoliths leads north from a circle of 13 stones with rows of more stones fanning out to south, east and west. Probably constructed between 3000 and 1500BC, this is a unique cruciform of megaliths.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Site accessible at all times. Visitor Centre open Apr-May & Sep-Oct, Mon-Sat 10-6; Jun-Aug, Mon-Sat 9.30-8; Nov-Mar, Tue-Sat 10-4
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
The Outer Hebrides lay to the west of Scotland’s north coast. To the north lie Lewis and Harris, geographically one island, with Lewis, the most densely populated region of the Outer Hebrides, and Harris far more mountainous.
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Cabarfeidh Hotel
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Caladh Inn
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The Lewis Longhouse
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Broad Bay House
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Snowberry Cottage
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Ceol na Mara Guesthouse
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