Merkinch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Inverness Castle

4.5/5(22 reviews)

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and a ruin

Urquhart Castle

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.

Urquhart Castle
Inverness Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes

Inverness Cathedral

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness Cathedral
Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Battlefield

4.5/5(24 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Inverness with a visit to Culloden Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Culloden Battlefield
Eden Court Theatre which includes a river or creek and modern architecture

Eden Court Theatre

4/5(1 review)

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

Eden Court Theatre
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Drumnadrochit. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Activities

mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

NZ$136
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Red tour bus with several passengers aboard in Inverness.

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$28
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)

NZ$34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)
Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$51
per adult
Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise
Loch Ness and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

NZ$170
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour
castle in edinburgh

West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh

NZ$196
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
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Our pick of the best Merkinch Hotel Deals

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is NZ$244 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$244
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (804 reviews)
"Lovely property"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
The price is NZ$130 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$130
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Stayed for one night. Staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross, Inverness, Scotland
The price is NZ$167 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$167
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"Good enabled room. However, the shower curtain was too short allowing water to flood the floor. Also the refreshment tray was not refreshed, no English breakfast tea bags."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
CHURCH ST 83-97, Inverness, Scotland
The price is NZ$204 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$204
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (512 reviews)
"We got to stay here one night before leaving the highlands to explore the city of Inverness. Hotel is nicely located near many highlights of this small quaint city. It's super clean and well updated. We were able to walk to the train station with our luggage which made departure very simple."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Kingsmills Hotel

Kingsmills Hotel

4 out of 5
Culcabock Road, Inverness, Scotland
The price is NZ$206 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$206
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"The stay was excellent, the staff friendly and extremely helpful. Our only comment would be our room faced the main road and we could hear the traffic which disturbed our sleep the first night. Second night we slept like babies with earplugs. Other than that, the location, food and room were top ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Kingsmills Hotel
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street, Caledonia House, Inverness, Scotland
The price is NZ$179 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$179
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Helpful staff, clean quiet room, good breakfast"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
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Other neighbourhoods around Merkinch

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Dalneigh

Though Dalneigh may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Dalneigh
Inverness Castle featuring a river or creek, heritage elements and château or palace

Inverness City Centre

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Museum and Art Gallery or Inverness Castle while you're exploring the area.

Inverness City Centre
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Kinmylies

5/5(1 area review)

While Kinmylies may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Kinmylies
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Millburn

While Millburn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market.

Millburn
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Ballifeary

While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens.

Ballifeary
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Crown

While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Crown

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