Merchiston Tower
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| Address | Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH10 5DT, United Kingdom |
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| Opened | 1454 |
| Hours | Open ⋅ Closes 5PM |
| Phone | +44 333 900 6040 |
| Owners | Edinburgh Napier University |
| In use | 15th century |
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| ID | 3058444 |
About Merchiston Tower
Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the second 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.
Where is the Merchiston Tower
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