Castles · Central Scotland
Merchiston Castle School
Merchiston Castle School — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Merchiston Castle School is a school heritage located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Merchiston Castle School is an independent school located in central Scotland. It occupies a historic castle that has been adapted for educational use. The school is known for its emphasis on academic excellence and a strong sporting tradition.
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Background
History
In 1828 Charles Chalmers started a small school in Park Place on a site now occupied by the McEwan Hall. In May 1833, Charles Chalmers took a lease of Merchiston Castle (the former home of John Napier, the inventor of logarithms) — which at that time stood in rural surroundings — and moved the school. It is from here that the school name is derived. Over time, the number of pupils grew and the Merchiston Castle became too small to accommodate the school. The governors decided to purchase 90 acres of ground at the Colinton House estate, four miles south-west of Edinburgh. Building began in 1928 including the Chalmers and Rogerson boarding houses, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. In 1930 the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9120, -3.2556
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Established
- 1828
- Official site
- www.colintontunnel.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6818469 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Merchiston Castle School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merchiston Castle School?
- Merchiston Castle School is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0PU).
- When was Merchiston Castle School built?
- Built or established in 1828.
- Does Merchiston Castle School charge admission?
- Merchiston Castle School typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Merchiston Castle School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0PU. It sits within the Edinburgh South West parliamentary constituency.