Callanish: A ring to rule them all

15 Jan

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One of my very favourite places, and evocative just by its name, Callanish really needs no introduction.  Situated on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, at the very edge of the known world at the time of its conception, this is Britain’s most majestic and awe-inspiring stone circle. Callanish (also spelt Calanais) is thought to have been built between 2900 and 2600 BC, making it earlier in origin than the main circle of Stonehenge.  At its heart is a burial chamber dating from a few generations …

I love Scotland, I miss it so much. I will have to post up some of my Iona Photos.

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