Calanais Conversations
Calanais Conversations, features archaeologists, researchers, authors, and local experts and explore their personal history with Calanais and why these Standing Stones are so unique.
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Explore a collection of articles that uncover the history, legends, archaeological discoveries, people and guides surrounding the Calanais site and wider islands.
History
Mysteries within the Calanais Chamber Tomb: Dr Alison Sheridan
We are delighted to be joined by our own Urras nan Tursachan board member, Dr Alison Sheridan as she sheds light on the chamber tomb found within the Standing Stones of Calanais.
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The New Exhibition at the Calanais Visitor Centre
Visit the Calanais Visitor Centre to explore our new exhibition, offering visitors an immersive journey through over 5,000 years of history, heritage, and culture.
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5 Things to do on Lewis after your Calanais visit
5 Things to do on Lewis after your Calanais visit
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Coinneach Macillinnean le Ainmean-àite / Gaelic Place Names from Kenny Maclennan
Kenny Maclennan, a local Calanais resident and Urras nan Tursachan board member, speaks in Gaelic about the history of place names, focusing on Calanais.
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Calanais: Land of Stone Digital Tour
Find out more about the wider Calanais landscape in a digital tour
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Exploring other Calanais Sites
Beyond the main Calanais Stone Circle (Calanais I), there are several other stone circles distributed in the vicinity.
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Calanais Stones / Tursachan Chalanais
Built from ancient Lewisian Gneiss, these are among the oldest exposed rocks in the world. The stone circle dates to approximately 2900–2600 BC, placing it firmly in the Neolithic period.
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Islands of Stone: Neolithic Crannogs in the Outer Hebrides
The stone circle complex at Calanais is considered by many to have been part of a highly significant ritual landscape, where groups of people would have gathered in order to celebrate special events and to conduct ceremonies.
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Calanais Conversations
Calanais Conversations, features archaeologists, researchers, authors, and local experts and explore their personal history with Calanais and why these Standing Stones are so unique.
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Remembering Calanais Excavations
The digs took place between 1980 and 1986 in advance of repairs to the ground, much worn by visitors. The excavations revealed many unexpected structures hidden below the surface and also gave us a better idea of when its various bits were built.
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