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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Ben Mhor Hotel

$797

per person

Oct 24 - Oct 28

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Roundtrip flight included

Pittsburgh (PIT) to Inverness (INV)

8.2/10 Very Good! (161 reviews)

No fruit or yogurt at breakfast. Keith at the bar was friendly and helpful in an understated way.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

BCC Lochness Glamping

$798

per person

Oct 24 - Oct 28

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Pittsburgh (PIT) to Inverness (INV)

5.8/10 (119 reviews)

Overall - served the purpose. They seriously need to post quiet hours like 10pm-6am 11-7 if you want a decent and needed sleep after long driving or hiking. It’s a small area and cabins close together - Drunk loud guys came in at 6:40pm and were outside until after midnight . we were all up until they decided they were done and started again at 6am. Great spot by the river but you can’t hear or enjoy the river or nature if there is no respect for a shared outside space. Posting signs on the cabin doors for quiet night hiurs - even 6 hours to sleep a bit would go a long way. It’s a crap shoot otherwise if you get to rest before your next day.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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