Stroll through Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and appreciate the effort being made to preserve this distinctive area.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Inverness. Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is a good place to kick off here, but there are numerous other interesting spots to consider. Inverness Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and Inverness Cathedral are close to the nature reserve and will fill in your day nicely.

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Loch Ness Guest House

$1,401

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 26

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Redmond (RDM) to Inverness (INV)

8.8/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)

Room was clean, large communal lounge area, continental breakfast was good.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

$1,414

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 26

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Redmond (RDM) to Inverness (INV)

8/10 Very Good! (211 reviews)

Clean and well maintained unlike lodges at main MacDonald hotel which were a bit worn out

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Nairn Nights

$1,406

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 26

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Redmond (RDM) to Inverness (INV)

8.4/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)

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Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

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Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

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Remote & Rugged: Scottish Highlands Adventure from Inverness

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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

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From Invergordon: Private Northern Highlands Shore Excursion

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