Merkinch Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.
Urquhart Castle
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.
Inverness Cathedral
Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.
Eden Court Theatre
See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Drumnadrochit. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Culloden Battlefield
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.
Activities
Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure
Our pick of the best Merkinch Hotel Deals
Lyndon Guest House
Easy walk to city center for many dinner options, touring and shopping. Also a laundromat nearby. A good variety of serve yourself breakfast options. Host was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Let down by housekeeping. Wanted our room serviced each day but arrived back with bed not made, cups and glassed dirty. Foreign lady came to clean our room whilst we were in it. Could not speak English. Asked her to make the bed but she just went out and came back with a mop and mopped a tiny bit ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
Fantastic! Great hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Location great, staffs great, cleanliness great. Overall it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Amazing and cozy
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Royal Highland Hotel
I loved the hotel style. Charm of days gone by. Loved the main staircase to the rooms. My room was small but well set out. Single room still had separate bathroom toilet. Nicely furnished. The reception area and lounge was very welcoming. Close to train station.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merkinch
Inverness City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Castle or Victorian Market while you're exploring the area.
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 Castle.
Kinmylies
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 Castle.
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.
Crown
While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Ballifeary
While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens.
