Callanish VIII

The Callanish VIII stone setting is one of many megalithic structures around the better-known Calanais I on the west coast of the , in the , . It is also known locally as Tursachan.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Great Bernera and Fuaigh Mòr.

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is an island in the or Western Isles of Scotland.

Island
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is an island in the of . is situated 2 miles west of Callanish VIII.

Island
is a small island in an arm of … is situated 2 miles east of Callanish VIII.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Breaclete and Callanish.

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Breacleit is the central village on in the , Scotland. is situated 1½ miles north of Callanish VIII.

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Calanais is a village on the west side of the , in the , . is situated 3½ miles east of Callanish VIII.

Village
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is a village on the , in the , Scotland. is situated 4½ miles west of Callanish VIII.

Callanish VIII

Latitude
58.20558° or 58° 12′ 20″ north
Longitude
-6.82909° or 6° 49′ 45″ west
Open location code
9CCM654C+69
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1013218542
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q2933586
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In Other Languages

From French to Luxembourgish—“Callanish VIII” goes by many names.
  • French: “Calanais VIII”
  • Irish: “Tursachan”
  • Luxembourgish: “Callanish VIII”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Callanish VIII and Sgeir Ghlas.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Earshader and Township.

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