Title: Merkinch Local Nature Reserve in Merkinch - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Merkinch Local Nature Reserve Tours and Activities

## Visit Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

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## Plan a trip to see Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

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![The Royal Highland Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41300/41256/ca96d20d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Royal Highland Hotel

Inverness City Centre

CA $1,494

per person

Feb 13 - Feb 19

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Regina (YQR) to Inverness (INV)

8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

I loved the hotel style. Charm of days gone by. Loved the main staircase to the rooms. My room was small but well set out. Single room still had separate bathroom toilet. Nicely furnished. The reception area and lounge was very welcoming. Close to train station.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

![The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11120000/11120000/11119972/ff60805a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Whispering Pine Lodge

CA $2,220

per person

Feb 28 - Mar 5

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Inverness (INV)

8.8/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)

Amazing location, fantastic restaurant and high quality hospitality!

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

![Macdonald Drumossie Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1083200/1083131/e524038e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Macdonald Drumossie Hotel

CA $3,117

per person

Apr 2 - Apr 8

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Regina (YQR) to Inverness (INV)

8.8/10 Excellent! (676 reviews)

Nice clean comfortable room, staff were lovely and food was very good

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

### Tours & day trips

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![Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1168750/e10ee522-93a1-4fcb-8aba-7ac4a2f3a4af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

8h 45m

10/10

6 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $90

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49524297/d880e433-b4f2-4561-a667-e8070a35d784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour

12h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $129

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Inverness: 2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44896510/3ceb1791-019c-40d5-b415-83a5d753fca9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Inverness: 2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

2d

6/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $300

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Inverness: 2-day Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools & Castles Tour

2d

Free cancellation available

CA $284

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5082836/479c3687-458b-49b7-9f9d-02bf6d75c6f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

12h

9/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $111

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2726984/275b17dd-bf14-4840-b951-b1c42014e194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle

7h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $306

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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![Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47254791/7f4439e1-084a-424c-b519-eda9851871f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

12h

Free cancellation available

CA $132

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2117902/f54f5cf0-dcbe-4bf0-9f3a-107ddf379c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

5h 6m

Free cancellation available

CA $272

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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![Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44630783/f456f8a2-ef08-4356-a3e0-a90cb150ca47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

12h

Free cancellation available

CA $118

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Private & custom tours

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![Private Inverness Dark Side Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45768109/ba6c92d6-4c53-4479-aeb3-43d69b12fc54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $252

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Private Isle of Skye Tour

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,585

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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![In the Jacobites' Footsteps: A Culloden Battlefield Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48539336/42d308ac-9a87-4a06-8f26-19e29a80d04a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### In the Jacobites' Footsteps: A Culloden Battlefield Audio Tour

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $13

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840857/46572012-4fe2-42d8-8ee8-051e53328fb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

12h

Free cancellation available

CA $2,238

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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![4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/906955/01d5382f-21da-415e-b8c4-03a598f34ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

4d

Free cancellation available

CA $6,155

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,306

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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![Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness Cit...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1079319/92f2710c-ba68-4f41-93b2-d1bfbd8062c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness Cit...

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $858

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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![Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46336000/20517c01-b5a7-43ba-88fc-cd708d09ef70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $886

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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![Inverness Outlander Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1382329/15dccc96-a89d-486e-8ba4-d8d087b273fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Inverness Outlander Tour

7h

Free cancellation available

CA $653

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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![Speyside Whisky Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46298031/7ac3ff34-57e5-4fc6-bcab-dd6e54e76ef3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Speyside Whisky Tour

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $895

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Adventure & outdoor

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![Remote & Rugged: Scottish Highlands Adventure from Inverness](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49349651/cc6d48b3-a82f-4897-971c-f3e309dc3add.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Remote & Rugged: Scottish Highlands Adventure from Inverness

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $103

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/remote-rugged-scottish-highlands-adventure-from-inverness.a49349651.activity-details?&rid=553248621561944888&location=Merkinch+Local+Nature+Reserve&swp=off)

![Off The Beaten Track Isle of Skye Adventure -1 Day Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46928795/2828f783-7d16-4b53-8c0b-5b0dd848cfb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Off The Beaten Track Isle of Skye Adventure -1 Day Private Tour

12h

Free cancellation available

CA $923

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### North Coast 500 Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass...

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $47

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Isle off skye tour

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,306

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Private Scottish Highlands Full-Day Tour with Pickup

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,306

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Private Half Day Wee Hauf Whisky Tour from Inverness

5h

Free cancellation available

CA $746

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Executive Travel & Guided Tours through the Highlands of Scotland

8h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $1,166

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Northwest Highlands: Private Tour with Hike

9h

Free cancellation available

CA $839

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

1h 15m

Free cancellation available

CA $65

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Tour from Inverness

9h 45m

Free cancellation available

CA $136

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Private Whisky Tasting in Inverness

55m

Free cancellation available

CA $159

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### From Invergordon: Private Northern Highlands Shore Excursion

7h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,266

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Inverness: Craigs Luxury North Highland Private Whisky Tour

7h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $1,266

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Inverness: Relaxed Private Northern Scottish Highlands Tour

7h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $1,266

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Shopping & fashion

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### From Invergordon: Private Northern Highlands Shore Excursion

7h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,266

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Inverness: Relaxed Private Northern Scottish Highlands Tour

7h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $1,266

includes taxes & fees

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### North Coast of Scotland – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

3d

CA $28

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Victorian Market

You can learn about the history of Inverness when you stop by Victorian Market. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Eastgate Shopping Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Eastgate-Shopping-Centre-Inverness-City-Centre.d6165820.Vacation-Attraction)

![Inverness Castle featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138611-Inverness-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Inverness Castle

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

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#### Muirtown Canal Locks

You can learn about the history of Inverness with a visit to Muirtown Canal Locks. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Muirtown-Canal-Locks-Inverness.d950701450535907328.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Inverness Cathedral

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

[](https://expedia.ca/Inverness-Cathedral-Ballifeary.d6088753.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Eden Court Theatre

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

[](https://expedia.ca/Eden-Court-Theatre-Ballifeary.d6088757.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Best Lodging Options Near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

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AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

GLEBE STREET Inverness Scotland

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River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

CHURCH ST 83-97 Inverness Scotland

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Mercure Inverness Hotel

Church Street Inverness Scotland

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B&B HOTEL Inverness

63 Academy Street Inverness Scotland

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### 

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

7 Ness Walk Inverness Scotland

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The Royal Highland Hotel

Station Square Inverness Scotland

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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

8 Ness Walk Inverness Scotland

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Black Friars

93-95 Academy St Inverness Scotland

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Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

20 Ness Bank Inverness Scotland

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