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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Onich Hotel

$1,537

per person

Jun 4 - Jun 9

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)

7.8/10 Good! (391 reviews)

Lovely pod with everything we needed and fantastic views

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

The Glencoe Inn

$1,845

per person

Jun 4 - Jun 9

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)

7.8/10 Good! (211 reviews)

The staff was wonderful and rooms were clean. They had a great outdoor space and beautiful indoor sitting areas. The food was delicious

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Loch Leven Hotel & Distillery

$1,756

per person

Jun 4 - Jun 9

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)

8.4/10 Very Good! (569 reviews)

Had a lovely overnight stay in mid February 2026. Lovely family run hotel, gorgeous scenery, delicious food and wonderful warm staff made for the most delightful stay. Staff very welcoming to children. Great gluten free and vegetarian meal choices at the restaurant along with a good priced children’s menu. Our family room had a very generous queen sized bed (? may have been king sized) and a sofa bed. Well priced for Valentines weekend. Would definitely stay again

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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