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Calanais Standing Stones

Historical landmark · Na h-Eileanan an Iar ·

Calanais Standing Stones

Historical landmark · Na h-Eileanan an Iar ·
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This island in Scotland inspired designer Vivienne Westwood - SilverKris

"A dramatic prehistoric arrangement of 13 towering standing stones that encircle a central monolith; the site predates the Egyptian pyramids and commands views over Loch Roag, offering both archaeological significance and sweeping coastal vistas." - SilverKris

https://silverkris.singaporeair.com/inspiration/nature-adventure/which-island-in-scotland-inspired-vivienne-westwood/

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Prehistoric monument with stone circle, central monolith, and chambered tomb

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Callanish, Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY, United Kingdom Get directions

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Prehistoric monument with stone circle, central monolith, and chambered tomb

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Callanish, Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY, United Kingdom Get directions

Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by linkogecko (Atlas Obscura User)
Calanais Standing Stones by jeanome (Atlas Obscura User)
Calanais Standing Stones by TravelTourist (Atlas Obscura User)
Calanais Standing Stones by DJANDYW.COM AKA NOBODY/cc by-sa 2.
Calanais Standing Stones by LornaMCampbell/cc by-sa 4.0
Calanais Standing Stones by Photo by Shutterstock
Calanais Standing Stones by Chris Combe/cc by 2.0
Calanais Standing Stones by Kerry Wolfe (Atlas Obscura User)
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
Calanais Standing Stones by null
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