Even more mysterious than Stonehenge, here are 5 incredible and mystical sites that are a must-see in the UK

As mysterious as it is iconic, Stonehenge is a must-visit site in the UK! Its reputation has made it very popular with tourists, and every year hundreds and hundreds of curious visitors flock to admire these granite rocks weighing several tonnes arranged in a circle in the middle of a plain. But the downside is that the crowds take away from the site's aura and make it less superb. Fortunately, there are other sites in the UK that are just as incredible, if not more mysterious, than Stonehenge. Follow the guide!

Calanais in Scotland

Haunted castles aren't the only mysterious places in Scotland. On the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, a curious rock formation catches our eye. It is the megalithic site of Calanais I, a group of 50 stones, the tallest of which measures 4 metres! The beauty of the site is magnified by the mystical atmosphere of the destination. The construction of this structure is estimated to have taken place between 2900 and 2600 BC.

Calanais II in Scotland

Calanais II, also in Scotland, on the Isle of Lewis. Considered to be the little brother of Calanais, it may be less impressive than the latter, but it is no less mysterious. Now made up of 5 stones, it originally had around ten arranged in the shape of an ellipse.

Stenness standing stones in Scotland

Still in Scotland, on the island of Mainland, the standing stones of Stenness are the oldest megalithic site found on the Orkney Islands. The impressive stones, which were once part of a larger circle, stand 6 metres high.

The stone circles of Machrie Moor Stone Circle in Scotland

The Machrie Moor Stone Circle site in Scotland actually hides 6 rock formations made of different stones. Some of the blocks are menhirs, while others are made of red sandstone. To see them, you need to go to Scotland, to the Isle of Arran. We advise you to go there at sunrise or sunset, when the low-angled light caresses the vertical blocks of stone. The atmosphere is all the more mystical.

The Brodgar Circle in Scotland

We end this selection on a high note, with the Brodgar Circle in Scotland. This site brings together 60 standing stones in a ring 103 metres in diameter. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belgian biographer Alexander Thom has used precise measurements to confirm that the site represents an almost perfect circle. To visit this site, you need to go to the island of Mainland, which is the main island of Orkney in Scotland.