Western Isles Gallery

Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides

Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The megalithic monument is cross shaped with a central ring of stones and was buildt between 2900 and 2600 BC. It is probably oriented towards the moon not the sun. Europe, Scotland, July

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St Clemets Church in the village Rodel on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides

St Clemets Church in the village Rodel on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. The church is considered the most important ecclesiastic buildings on the Western Isles. The grave of Alasdair Crotach MacLeod is one of the best sculptured tombs in Scotland. Europe, Scotland, July

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Map of the Highlands of Scotland with the Territories of the Clans, 19th century

3697326 Map of the Highlands of Scotland with the Territories of the Clans, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Also showing the route of Prince Charles Edward Stuart.); Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

© Peter Newark Pictures / Bridgeman Images

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