Callanish Standing Stones

We will have around 45 minutes at this site to allow you to explore them to their fullest. There is a gift shop, cafe / restaurant, exhibition and toilets at this stop. There is a fee for the exhibition but not (currently) for access to the Stones. This, globally unique, site allows you to experience megalithic stones at one of the United Kingdoms most amazing historic sites. The Stones lie in the shape of a cross, as we know the Christian Cross today, but of course, 5,000 years ago, this symbol was not associated with Christianity. Even more exciting for us is that they are older then the stones at Stonehenge. Currently the Visitor Centre is being renovated and may not be operational but the Stones can still be visited. If you are not back at the vehicle on time then, for the sake of other guests, we will assume you have opted to make your own way back. It is important to consider this point prior to joining any long lines at cafes or attractions.

Carloway Broch

We have 45 minutes at this location. Toilets and a small visitor centre are usually open at this site. There is no fee to access this site but donations are encouraged for upkeep. https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dun-carloway/ Growing up, this was favourite attraction to visit. In those days visitor numbers were very low and we were able to play here all day pretending it was castle. Things have changed just a bit. This monument, built around 200 BCE, lasted as a home and defence for around 100 years but Dun Carloway may have been used for almost 1000 years which is very impressive. For those with the surname Morrison, it is thought that this was a fortress for your clan as late as 5000 CE. If you are not back at the vehicle on time then, for the sake of other guests, we will assume you have opted to make your own way back. It is important to consider this point prior to joining any long lines at cafes or attractions.