Merchiston Tower — Forgotten History, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Forgotten History

Merchiston Tower

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston, around 1454. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston, and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550. The tower stands at the centre of Edinburgh Napier University's Merchiston campus.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Coordinates
55.93330, -3.21391
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q1921452

What is Merchiston Tower?

Merchiston Tower is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: The Athletic Arms, Sandy Bell's, Witches' Well, Forest Café.

Where is Merchiston Tower?

Merchiston Tower is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.93330, -3.21391.

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Merchiston Tower is at Edinburgh, United Kingdom (55.93330, -3.21391). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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