Callanish

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Callanish (Scottish Gaelic: Calanais) is a village (township) on the West Side of the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles), Scotland. A linear settlement with a jetty, it is situated on a headland jutting into Loch Roag, a sea loch. It lies 13 miles west of Stornoway. .

Callanish is the location of the Callanish Stones, a cross-shaped setting of standing stones erected around 2000 BC, one of the most spectacular megalithic monuments in Scotland. There is a modern visitor centre which provides information about the main circle and several other lesser monuments nearby.

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• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 58.199° -6.736°
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• Calanais Visitor Centre
• Breasclete Community Association (local area's website)
• Panoramas of the Callanish Standing Stones (QuickTime required)