Callanish III

Callanish III is a stone circle arrangement on the Isle of Lewis consisting of thirteen standing stones positioned in multiple rows. The stones form a geometric pattern that creates distinct sightlines across the surrounding landscape overlooking Loch Roag.

The site was built during the Neolithic period and likely served ceremonial and observational purposes. Later modifications at the location show that different communities continued to visit and use this place for generations.

The stone formation includes three separate stone rows leading to the circle and a northern avenue extending 83.2 meters with nineteen stones along its path.

The site is accessible year-round and requires sturdy footwear due to uneven ground. Weather changes quickly in the region, so appropriate clothing and careful footing around the stones are important.

Beneath the center of the arrangement lies a burial chamber from a later period, showing that this place held significance across thousands of years. This layering of different time periods makes it possible to see multiple phases of human activity in one location.

Location: Outer Hebrides

GPS coordinates: 58.19560,-6.72417

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00