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Callanish
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| Callanish | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Calanais |
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  Callanish shown within the Outer Hebrides |
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| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
|---|---|
| Lieutenancy area | Western Isles |
| Constituent country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Postcode district | HS2 |
| Dialling code | 01851 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| Scottish Parliament | Western Isles |
| UK Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| European Parliament | Scotland |
| List of places: UK • Scotland | |
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.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- Calanais Visitor Centre
- Breasclete Community Association (local area's website)
- Panoramas of the Callanish Standing Stones (QuickTime required)
