🏰 Merchiston Tower

United Kingdom · Europe · 55.93°N, 3.21°W

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.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	55.93°N, 3.21°W · view on map

Merchiston Tower is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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