Callanish Standing Stones, Lewis |Callanish - a page describing
the famous prehistoric site - standing stones and circle - at
Callanish on Lewis, and its astronomical lines.| Standing
Stones, Circle, Cairn NB213330* How to find: The stones are in
the village of Callanish on the west coast of Lewis, and are
signposted off the A858. The site is in state care. Best time of
year to visit: Equinox sunsets ; lunar major standstill ; any
clear night. This is a wonderful and awe-inspiring stone
monument, undoubtedly the most famous prehistoric site in
Scotland. It stands on a rise and is visible from a wide area
around, paticularly when picked out by the shifting rays of
sunlight through the broken cloud of a Lewis summer sky. Visitor
numbers are now such that a path has been laid around the
perimeter of the site by Historic Scotland to lessen the damage
to the interior of the avenue and circle. Callanish has now
become a focus again for visits at the summer solstice, by those
perhaps hoping to see the 'shining one'