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Callanish Alpacas
CALLANISH ALPACAS (www.callanishalpacas.co.uk) is a charity run alpaca visitor centre located directly on the Hebridean Way in sight of Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis. Alpacaccinos Café, a gift shop and a toilet are on site. A turquoise double decker bus provides a seating and viewing area! Tours of the animals are available at no cost. No booking required.
We have 15 alpacas; 11 females, 2 young males and 2 stud males. You can meet Humpty, Dumpty and Wallace our friendly Kunekune pigs and a selection of rare breed sheep plus Dougal, Bob, Bear and Bobo...sheep who just want cuddles!
We also have many breeds of unusual looking chickens; Silkies, Pekins, Pilkies, Frizzles, Sizzles, Showgirls, Brahmas, Swedish Flowers, Cuckoo Marans, Light Sussex, Cream Legbars, Wyandottes, Polish Crested, Bantam Scots Greys, Japanese Chabos, Rosecombs, Sablepoots, Bantam Modern Game, Kikirikis and Seramas…the world’s smallest breed of chicken!
There are 4 turkeys, a peacock, 2 peahens and ducks of various comical and striking breeds; Indian Runners, Calls, Mallards, Appleyards, Shetlands, White Mallards, Mandarins, Carolinas, Muscovies, Khaki Campbell crosses and Mallard/Shetland crosses.
All of our animals have names and unique personalities!
Walking shoes/boots and waterproofs are highly recommended.
There is no charge for admission including an optional guided tour, but a voluntary donation towards the cost of keeping the animals is welcomed.
We are located at 20 Callanish on the A858 100 yards past the main Callanish Stones turn-off coming from the Stornoway direction.
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Parking
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On Public Transport Route
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Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point
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Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant
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Wheelchair access throughout
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Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
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Easy
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Rural
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WiFi
Children
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Highchair
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Garden
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Public Toilet Facilities
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Gift Shop
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Shop
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Picnic Area
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Cash
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American Express
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Debit Card
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Diners Card
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Credit Card
Languages Spoken
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Welsh
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