Bigstones

Nearest Town: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

OS Grid Reference: NB 23 03 04

Directions: Follow the A858 from Stornoway to Callanish. Before Callanish, look for the left turn along the B8011. Take it, and after a short distance, the site will be visible to your right on the hillside. Safe parking on verge. Easy walk, can be wet. Free.

Site Notes: Ceann Hulavig, also known as Callanish 4 is my favourite of the smaller sites on the Island. Perhaps because of the elevation and the near 360 degree view, but also the stones lend a more enclosed feeling. The depression you can see inside the circle was caused by peat cutting which revealed another two feet of depth to the stones. The stones are coated in great sheets of lichen, indicative of the wonderfully clear air here, and this is very much a place to come and breathe deeply, whilst constantly turning and taking in the view.