Our centre is closed for redevelopment, reopening in July 2026. There are no facilities - no coach parking, no toilets, limited car parking.

About Us

Understand the vision and values of the Calanais Stones and the Visitor Centre, as well as the wonderful Calanais team.

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Ar Lèirsinn / Our Vision

We want to illuminate our past, our present, and our future, and by setting the Calanais Stones in their broader context, we will unlock the narrative of the site and reveal its compelling story to all. We will inspire our audiences to experience, understand, enjoy – and be transformed by this precious and compelling legacy.

Ar Luchan / Our Values

Excellence
We offer a warm Hebridean welcome and strive to deliver a first-class visitor experience.

Ethical
We conduct ourselves with integrity in our relationships with our customers, colleagues, and the environment.

Rooted in the Community
We take pride in being an active part of our local community.
We promote and support conservation efforts while upholding our iconic heritage. We aim to encourage a sense of discovery through education and research in history and archaeology.

Who are Urras nan Tursachan?

Urras nan Tursachan (The Standing Stones Trust) is an independent, not-for-profit charitable trust based in the northwest of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

Who are Urras nan Tursachan?

About the Redevelopment of the Calanais Visitor Centre

The new Calanais Visitor Centre recognises the need to carefully conserve and care for the Calanais site, supporting sustainable tourism that protects its heritage while enhancing the visitor experience and the local community for years to come.

About the Redevelopment of the Calanais Visitor Centre