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l Stonehenge: The axis of Stonehenge in Wiltshire is aligned with sunrise at the summer solstice. Druids and other Pagans have gathered here at different points in history to celebrate the longest day of the year. Because of clashes with police in the 1980s, ceremonies were banned until 2001.
l Callanish: The prehistoric site on Lewis has become a focus of summer solstice celebrations. According to local legend, the "shining one" walks up to the stone on the midsummer dawn. A path has been laid around the perimeter by Historic Scotland to lessen the damage caused by visitors.See the full content of this document
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The Stone Festivals
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