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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Rokeby Manor

$875

per person

Jan 26 - Jan 31

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)

Great place to stay, lovely staff and great dinner and breakfast options in-house!

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

The Cluanie Inn

$970

per person

Jan 26 - Jan 31

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)

8.8/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)

Picturesque location, spacious two bedroom family room, clean amenities, delicious dinner options

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Inverlochy Castle

$1,503

per person

Jan 26 - Jan 31

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)

Wonderful experience during our three day stay. Staff was extremely personable and helpful. We loved our room. There were some cobwebs in our windows but overall very clean and well maintained. My only suggestions are that they lower the temperature in the dining room (especially if you're working through a five course menu and a bottle of wine in a suit jacket); revamp the reception area (looks a tad bit like a gift shop and not the entrance to a grand house); and have (suitable)background music in the lounge areas/ dining room when pianist isn't present. (Everyone seemed to be talking in self-conscious whispers at breakfast and while sitting in common areas because it was so quiet.)

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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