点评:This is my first visit to the new visitor centre, and it came only a few days after it first opened. As a local resident of the Outer Hebrides, I had free admission. I arrived by service bus from Stornoway, a journey of 30 minutes. The walking route to the visitor centre is uphill, through the car parking area, upon which a staircase takes you to the reception area. A member of staff will direct you to the till, if you need to buy a ticket. This area also gives access to the restaurant and the souvenir shop. Beyond that lies an exhibition space, including a small cinema. On the day of my visit, this was not working, but I am confident this issue will have been addressed. The exhibition space includes a separate video presentation by local residents who tell you what the Stones mean to them. The restaurant is subject to a separate review. I think the building will grow on me as I return; a noteworthy oddity is the inclusion of the gable of the Callanish Farmhouse into the restaurant, which is all that is left of that building. I'd give the inside part of the experience an hour, perhaps more to take time in the restaurant. Staff are friendly and helpful.
The Calanais Stones themselves stand at the top of an uphill walk, which some may find a tad steep. That part of the experience has not changed, apart from a few interpretation boards. Standing in an elevated position, you are greeted by a commanding view of surrounding area, villages and the waters of Loch Roag that surround Calanais, which augment the awe-inspiring aspect of the Stones. It should be pointed out that access to the Stones from the village end has been locked, although I believe that the villagers have the code for the electronic locks.
The numbers of people visiting at any one time varies greatly, although that does not detract from the experience, in my view.
Calanais Stones & Visitor Centre is fine for all ages, although those with mobility issues may find the actual area of the stones a little difficult to negotiate.
翻译:这是我第一次造访这个新开的游客中心,此时距离它正式开放才短短几天。作为外赫布里底群岛的本地居民,我可以免费入园。我乘坐从斯托诺韦发来的班车前来,车程约为30分钟。通往游客中心的道路是上坡路,需穿过停车场,随后沿着楼梯即可到达接待区。如果需要购票,工作人员会指引你前往售票处。从这里还可以进入餐厅和纪念品商店。再往里则是一个展览区,其中还设有一间小型电影院。我到访当日,电影院无法使用,但我相信这个问题已经得到解决。展览区里还有一个由当地居民制作的视频展示,他们在视频中讲述了石阵对他们而言意味着什么。关于餐厅的评测将另作介绍。我想,随着我一次次造访,我会越来越喜欢这座建筑;一个值得注意的奇特之处就是餐厅里保留了卡拉尼什农舍的山墙,那也是那栋建筑仅存的部分。我认为在餐厅内游览大约需要一个小时,或许更久些也无妨。工作人员友善又热心。
卡拉尼什巨石阵位于一段上坡路的尽头,对有些人来说这段路可能有点陡。不过这一部分的游览体验倒是没有什么变化。除了几块解说牌外,别无他物。站在高处,眼前便是周边地区、各个村庄以及环绕着卡莱纳斯的罗格湖的壮丽景色,这些景象进一步增添了石阵的震撼感。需要说明的是,从村庄一侧通往石阵的入口已被上锁,不过我认为村民们掌握着电子锁的密码。
不同时段的游客数量差异很大。不过在我看来,这并不会影响整体的体验。
卡拉奈斯石阵及游客中心适合所有年龄段的人参观,不过行动不便的游客可能会觉得要走到石阵所在区域有些困难。