Merkinch Travel 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
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
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
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 enjoy some culture when you stop by Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Drumnadrochit. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Activities

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

AU$93
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

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

AU$27
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am & 2pm)
Picturesque Cawdor Castle - Scottish castle with large maze

Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

AU$251
Per adult
Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip

Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip

AU$109
Per adult
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

AU$142
Per adult
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

AU$266
Per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
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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 AU$123 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$123
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (489 reviews)
"Fantastic service, sorted my booking out when I lost the confirmation and also remembered when I arrived a day later"

Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2024

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Mercure Inverness Hotel
4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$103 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is in a perfect location- easy to reach from both train and bus stations. The staff were good and the room was lovely."

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2024

Mercure Inverness Hotel
Kingsmills Hotel
Kingsmills Hotel
4 out of 5
Culcabock Road, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$154 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent restaurants. Walkable to downtown Inverness (15-20 minutes)."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Kingsmills Hotel
B&B HOTEL Inverness
B&B HOTEL Inverness
4 out of 5
63 Academy Street, Caledonia House, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$93 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
AU$93
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
Weekend break
"Weekend break with friends. Location was perfect for train station and loads of shops, pubs & restaurants. Hotel was warm and inviting, welcoming staff, rooms a good size, comfortable & quiet at night. Plenty hot water, good shower"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

B&B HOTEL 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 AU$105 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$105
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay: great breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
3.5 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$115 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (772 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
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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 Cathedral.

Dalneigh
Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements

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 Cathedral.

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 Cathedral.

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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