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 lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Activities

Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

AU$46
per adult
Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

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

AU$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)
Loch Ness and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

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

AU$152
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour
Invergordon: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky

Invergordon: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky Tour

AU$130
per adult
Invergordon: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky Tour
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

AU$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
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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$145 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$145
2 Nov - 3 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! (808 reviews)
"All the staff were excellent could not do enough to help us if we asked anything would recommend it to my family and freinds."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 AU$111 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$111
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Great location with fantastic view of the Castle across the river."

Reviewed on 6 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 AU$120 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$120
2 Nov - 3 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! (965 reviews)
"Close to the airport. Excellent staff, delicious food, spacious room. You can walk to the train but not close to shopping or other dining options. You must take a taxi in us or train."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 AU$132 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$132
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (516 reviews)
"The location was great, very central but backs onto the river ness so no view. The staff were very chatty and friendly. The room was a bit underwhelming for the price we paid and we would have liked a breakfast to order not a hot/tepid buffet"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Kingsmills Hotel

Kingsmills Hotel

4 out of 5
Culcabock Road, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$173 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$173
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,000 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 AU$116 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$116
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel and a great location. Close to lots of sights and right by the train station. There was still some garbage in the room when we checked in, nothing major but worth mentioning. Breakfast was okay, but not worth the price paid. Only minor gripes would stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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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