Where is Merchiston Castle School?

Merchiston Castle School is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0PU).

How do I get to Merchiston Castle School?

The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0PU.

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?

The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0PU.

Castles · Central Scotland

Merchiston Castle School

In or near Juniper Green.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Merchiston Castle School — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Merchiston Castle School - geograph.org.uk - 1515040 — kim traynor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Kingsknowe · 1.0 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

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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Official information

The Colinton Tunnel features Scotland's largest historical mural, which celebrates the local community's industrial, social, artistic, and literary history. The mural, inspired by a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, transforms a former railway tunnel into a vibrant public art space. Visitors can enjoy the artwork while walking along the Water of Leith Walkway.

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
Nearest railway station: Kingsknowe — 1 km
Opening: Open 24/7 all year long
Official site: www.colintontunnel.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q6818469 (CC0)
wikipedia: Merchiston Castle School (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Water of Leith Walkway

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Free🐕↗ colintontunnel.org.uk

Mural, Colinton Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 6714195

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Free↗ colintontunnel.org.uk

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Free🐕↗ colinton-conservation.org.uk

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Historic churches · Central Scotland

Colinton Parish Church

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Free↗ colinton-parish.com

Where to eat & stay near Merchiston Castle School

Places to stay

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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Garner By IHG

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Kingsview

Kingsview — a hostel in scotland central.

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Hostels · Central Scotland

The Hostel

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