Merkinch Travel Guide
Inverness
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.
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 lively bars.
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
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.
Eden Court Theatre
See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.
Things to do
loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Merkinch
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.
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.
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 Cathedral.
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.
Ballifeary
While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral.
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.
- Places of interest
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- Merkinch Local Nature Reserve
- Cairngorms National Park
- Inverness Castle
- Urquhart Castle
- Inverness Cathedral
- Culloden Battlefield
- Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
- Eden Court Theatre
- Nairn Beach
- Castle Stuart
- Moray Firth
- Fort George
- Chanonry Point Lighthouse
- Victorian Market
- Cawdor Castle
- Clava Cairns
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Boath House Spa
- The Falls of Foyers
- Dores Beach
- Nairn Golf Club
- Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
- Strathpeffer Pavilion
- Caledonian Stadium
- Inverness Botanic Gardens
- Falls of Rogie