Merkinch, Inverness

#27 among attractions in Inverness

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Merkinch is an area of the city of Inverness in the Highland council area of Scotland. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Inverness, it's situated in the city's north-west flanked by the Caledonian Canal to its west and River Ness to its east. It is a traditionally working-class area. ()

Coordinates: 57°29'5"N, 4°14'16"W

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Inverness United Kingdom

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Merkinch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness Castle, Caledonian Stadium, St Mary's Catholic Church.

0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness
19 min walk • Eastgate Shopping Centre is located in Inverness, serving the largest shopping catchment area in the United Kingdom. The Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness has been taken over by UK-owned real estate company, Savills plc.
0.7 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Forts and castles, Historical place
Inverness Castle, Inverness
19 min walk • Inverness Castle sits prominently on a cliff overlooking the River Ness in the heart of Inverness, Scotland. This historic structure, with its distinctive red sandstone walls, has long been a focal point of the city's skyline.
1 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Caledonian Stadium, Inverness
27 min walk • The Caledonian Stadium, is an association football stadium situated in the Longman area of Inverness, Scotland, near the banks of the Moray Firth.
0.6 miSE
Church
St Mary's Catholic Church, Inverness
15 min walk • St. Mary's, Inverness is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Inverness, Inverness-shire, in Scotland and is a part of the RC Diocese of Aberdeen. The building is significant for the high quality of its altar and stained glass windows. There is daily mass in the church and it also the home of the Polish Chaplaincy for Inverness.
0.5 miSE
Scenic walking areas, Bridge
Greig Street Bridge, Inverness
13 min walk • Greig Street Bridge is a footbridge across the River Ness located in Inverness, Scotland. It is a suspension bridge built in 1880–1 by the civil engineer C. Manners in conjunction with the Rose Street Foundry for a cost of £1,400. It is composed of two side spans of 20.4 metres and a central span of 61.3 metres.
0.7 miSE
History museum, Museum
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness
18 min walk • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and gallery on Castle Wynd in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. Admission is free. The collection and facilities are managed by High Life Highland on behalf of Highland Council. The original Inverness Museum opened in 1881 and began to develop as a Highland and Jacobite collection.
0.8 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Inverness Cathedral, Inverness
20 min walk • Inverness Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church situated in the city of Inverness in Scotland close to the banks of the River Ness.
0.5 miW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Ship Space, Inverness
14 min walk • ShipSpace was an interactive maritime museum in Inverness, Scotland. The museum was situated along the historic Caledonian Canal at the Muirtown Basin. The 1:10 scale Titanic model was one of the main attractions.
0.5 miSE
Church
Old High Church, Inverness
12 min walk • Old High St Stephen's Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands of Scotland. The congregation was formed on 30 October 2003 by a union of the congregations of Inverness Old High and Inverness St Stephen's.
1 miN
Bridge
Kessock Bridge, Inverness
27 min walk • The Kessock Bridge carries the A9 trunk road across the Beauly Firth at Inverness, Scotland.
0.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Cinema
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
22 min walk • Eden Court Theatre is a large theatre, cinema and arts venue situated in Inverness, Scotland close to the banks of the River Ness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Merkinch?

Nearby attractions include Port of Inverness, Inverness (5 min walk), Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness, Inverness (8 min walk), Ironworks Venue, Inverness (12 min walk), Old High Church, Inverness (12 min walk).

How to get to Merkinch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Merkinch:

Bus

Inverness Bus Station • Lines: 917, 919 (14 min walk)
Tomnahurich Street • Lines: 917 (17 min walk)

Train

Inverness (17 min walk)