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Callanais standing stones, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland. ... more
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Callanais standing stones, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland.
These megaliths have stood for the best part of 5000 years. There are a total of 46 stones arranged in pattern resembling a cruciform, but the alignments are not consistent and don’t all point to the central stone, an impressive five metre high, eight tonne monoltih. The stones fell out of use in the Bronze Age and were turfed over. Their true height an number were only revealed in 1857 when 1.5 metres of peat was removed. When you walk amongst the stones, on the edge of the present day village of Callanish, you begin to appreciate the location. Elevated over the natural harbour that is Loch Roag, with splendid views to the mountains of Harris and the isle of Great Bernera, home to a large Neolithic community.
The stone circle was used for hundreds of years and the complex extended in multiple phases. It remains unclear why the stones were erected. There is some alignment to the phases of the moon, but...
Adam West is a landscape, nature and travel photographer based in Scotland. His work has been published by National Geographic, the BBC and Visit Scotland among others. Adam works with interior designers and tourist agencies to deliver unique and beautiful images of the natural world. Send Adam a message to adamwestphoto at gmail.com if you have specific requirements. All images are copyright Adam West. You can follow Adam's journeys and latest work on all the best social media platforms @adamwestphoto. He is most active on Vero.
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Adam West replied:
Thanks very much Tatiana!