Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Craigton Avenue, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV3 8AZ

Nature reserve on the outskirts of Inverness and away from the worst of the city’s light pollution, this location is frequently the venue for free public stargazing events organised by Highland Astronomy Tours.


Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Location events organiser

Highland Astronomy

Highland Astronomy organises events at this location

Please contact Highland Astronomy directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


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Events nearby

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  • Highlands Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 5th August 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Café at Smithton Church, Smithton, IV2 7YU (4.0 miles away)

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  • Highlands Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 2nd September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Café at Smithton Church, Smithton, IV2 7YU (4.0 miles away)

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  • Highlands Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 7th October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Café at Smithton Church, Smithton, IV2 7YU (4.0 miles away)

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  • Highlands Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 4th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Café at Smithton Church, Smithton, IV2 7YU (4.0 miles away)

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  • Highlands Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Café at Smithton Church, Smithton, IV2 7YU (4.0 miles away)

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