Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre

Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre The Calanais Visitor Centre is open for a preview season.

We look forward to welcoming you to learn about the history and mystery surrounding Calanais for over 5000 years.

Many gathered at the Calanais Stones to celebrate the summer solstice, coming together through traditional rituals, song...
23/06/2026

Many gathered at the Calanais Stones to celebrate the summer solstice, coming together through traditional rituals, song, and dance.

Sharing in these gatherings brings a sense of joy and connection, reminding us of the importance of light, life, and community at this special time of year.

As always, it was wonderful to witness the uplifting atmosphere surrounding this incredible landscape and to see so many people celebrating together.

📸: Lewisdronescapes & Colin O'Callaghan Photography

The wait is over! We’re delighted to announce that, from 1 July, the new Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre is ...
22/06/2026

The wait is over!

We’re delighted to announce that, from 1 July, the new Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre is launching for a season preview.

As we continue preparations for our official launch later this summer, we’re excited to offer a first look at the transformed centre and invite you to experience this special place once again.

Located beside the world-famous Calanais Stones, the new centre features a welcoming café, a thoughtfully curated shop, and a brand-new exhibition suite where you can discover the stories, heritage, and culture that have made Calanais a place of wonder for more than 5,000 years.

Whether you’re visiting for the very first time or returning to reconnect with this extraordinary landscape, this is your chance to be among the first to experience this new chapter as we prepare to officially launch later this summer.

As part of our preview season, you’ll also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help shape the visitor experience as we make our final preparations.

Ancient Stones.

Timeless Stories.

Fresh coffee and island hospitality.

A new beginning.

Head to our website to book - https://calanais.org/booking-information/

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Mu dheireadh thall, tha an latha mòr air fàire.

Tha e na thoileachas mòr dhuinn cur an cèill gun tèid seusan ro-sheallaidh Ionad Luchd-tadhail Chalanais a chur air bhog bho 1 Iuchar.

Ged a tha beagan sgioblachaidh ri dhèanamh fhathast airson an fhosglaidh oifigeil nas anmoiche a’s t-samhradh, bidh cothrom agaibh sealladh a ghabhail ro làimh air na h-atharrachaidhean anns an ionad ùr. Tha fàilte bhlàth romhaibh uile a thighinn air chèilidh oirnn anns an àite shònraichte seo.

Anns an ionad ri taobh nan Tursachan, gheibh sibh fàilte chridheil sa chafé, preusantan inntinneach sa bhùth, agus taisbeanadh ùr-nodha gleansach a dh’innseas na sgeulachdan agus an dualchas a dh’fhàg Calanais ’na àite-tàlaidh airson còrr agus còig mile bliadhna.

’S dòcha gur e seo a’ chiad turas agaibh. No ’s dòcha gu bheil sibh airson an càirdeas eadar sibh fhèin agus an làrach iongantach seo ath-ùrachadh. Chan eil sin gu diofar. Seo cothrom dhuibh pàirt a ghabhail anns an earrainn as ùire ann an sgeulachd Chalanais, ’s sinn a’ dèanamh deiseil airson latha an fhosglaidh oifigeil.

Mar phàirt den t-seusan ro-sheallaidh againn, bidh an cothrom agaibh na beachdan agaibh fhèin a chur an cèill, gar cuideachadh le bhith a’ cur gleans air an ionad agus sinn gus a bhith deiseil leis, mu dheireadh thall.

Tursachan àrsaidh.

Sgeulachdan aosmhor.

Fàilte bhlàth chridheil.

A’ tòiseachadh às ùr.

Glèidhibh ur n-àite air an làraich-lìn - https://calanais.org/booking-information/

📸: SandiePhotos.com

It's that time again - the official start of astronomical summer... Could this be the year the Outer Hebrides enjoy som...
20/06/2026

It's that time again - the official start of astronomical summer...

Could this be the year the Outer Hebrides enjoy some summer solstice sunshine and warmth?

While many celebrate throughout the day, it actually occurs at a precise moment. This year, the Northern Hemisphere reaches its maximum tilt towards the sun at 09.24am BST on 21 June, marking the astronomical start of summer.

The Summer Solstice is best known as the longest day and shortest night of the year. Across much of the Northern Hemisphere, darkness barely falls, creating those magical long summer evenings.

The word solstice comes from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), referring to the Sun's apparent pause in its journey across the sky before it begins its gradual move southward once again.

How are you going to be spending solstice? whether you're greeting the sunrise, gathering with friends and family, or simply enjoying the extra daylight, we'd love to your photos and hear about your celebrations.

Find out more about solstice timings using our Sun and Moon Dial on our website - https://calanais.org/plan-your-visit/

📸: Robert Harvey Photography

What lies beneath? 👀The Calanais excavations of the 1980s uncovered hidden structures, ancient burials, and clues that r...
17/06/2026

What lies beneath? 👀

The Calanais excavations of the 1980s uncovered hidden structures, ancient burials, and clues that reshaped our understanding of this extraordinary Neolithic site.

More than 40 years later, the discoveries are still helping us unlock the secrets of Calanais.

Read more as Patrick Ashmore tells the story - https://calanais.org/discover/remembering-calanais-excavations/

📸: Ralph Tonge - Photography

Want to stay connected with everything happening at the Calanais Visitor Centre?📩 Sign up for our newsletter and be with...
13/06/2026

Want to stay connected with everything happening at the Calanais Visitor Centre?

📩 Sign up for our newsletter and be within the first to hear about:
✨ Upcoming events and exhibitions
✨News from Calanais and the wider community
✨ Special updates, stories, and behind-the-scenes insights
✨ Opportunities to get involved and support our work

Join our growing community and keep the spirit of Calanais close, wherever you are.

Sign-up today: https://mailchi.mp/calanais/cvc-newsletter-sign-up

📸: Kenny Lam, VisitScotland

The history of Calanais doesn't end at the famous stone circle. Scattered across the landscape are a series of lesser-kn...
12/06/2026

The history of Calanais doesn't end at the famous stone circle.

Scattered across the landscape are a series of lesser-known Calanais sites, each offering a unique glimpse into a remarkable past.

From the secluded Calanais III to the panoramic views from Calanais IX, these ancient monuments reveal how interconnected Calanais really is.

If you plan on visiting Calanais, be sure to explore beyond Calanais I and discover other standing stones and hidden circles.
.. Not forgetting the breathtaking viewpoints that have watched over the Hebridean landscape for thousands of years.

Have you been to visit any of the other sites?

Find out more here: https://calanais.org/discover/exploring-other-calanais-sites/

Many aspects of the Calanais Stones are so enduringly fascinating!Through our Calanais Conversations series, archaeologi...
09/06/2026

Many aspects of the Calanais Stones are so enduringly fascinating!

Through our Calanais Conversations series, archaeologists, researchers, authors, and local experts share their unique perspectives on the Calanais Stones.

From groundbreaking discoveries to personal connections, each conversation reveals new layers of history, mystery and meaning.

Explore the conversations for yourself, episode by episode - https://calanais.org/discover/calanais-conversations/

📸: Ralph Tonge - Photography

Have you signed up to our monthly newsletter? 👀Later this month, you'll see a fresh new look arrive in your inbox. 📩We l...
06/06/2026

Have you signed up to our monthly newsletter? 👀

Later this month, you'll see a fresh new look arrive in your inbox. 📩

We look forward to welcoming friends old and new back in person, but until then our monthly newsletter is the best way to stay connected.

Subscribe today and be within the first to hear the latest news, stories and updates - https://mailchi.mp/calanais/cvc-newsletter-sign-up

📸: Ralph Tonge - Photography

New to discovering Calanais?Mystery, history, and awe await at one of Scotland's most iconic prehistoric sites. Dating b...
05/06/2026

New to discovering Calanais?

Mystery, history, and awe await at one of Scotland's most iconic prehistoric sites.

Dating back over 5,000 years, the Calanais Stones (Tursachan Chalanais) stand as a remarkable testament to the culture of ancient communities.

Every angle tells a story that's endured millennia.

Whether you're wanting to visit for the first time or returning to the magic, the Calanais Stones promise and unforgettable journey through time.

Find our more and plan your visit here - https://calanais.org/visit/

📸: Mairi M Martin Hebrides Photography

You've explored the ancient mystery of the Calanais Stones - but your Lewis adventure doesn't have to end there. From th...
03/06/2026

You've explored the ancient mystery of the Calanais Stones - but your Lewis adventure doesn't have to end there.

From the towering Iron Age ruins of Dun Carloway Broch to the fascinating stories behind the Lewis Chessmen at Ardroil Beach.

The Isle of Lewis is packed with history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes waiting to be discovered.

Which stop would you make first after the Calanais Stones?

Find out more here - https://calanais.org/discover/5-things-to-do-on-lewis-after-your-calanais-visit/

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