The lands surrounding the castle were acquired in 1438 by Alexander Napier, the first Laird of Merchiston, and remained in the Napier family for most of the following five centuries.
Merchiston Castle was probably built as a country house, but its strategic position and the turbulent political situation required it to be heavily fortified – with some walls as much as six feet thick – and it was frequently under siege. During restoration in the 1960s, a 26-pound cannonball was found embedded in the Tower, thought to date from the struggle in 1572 between Mary, Queen of Scots, and supporters of her son, James VI.
In 1659, the castle was sold to Ninian Lowis, in whose family it remained until 1729, when it was sold to the governors of George Watson's Hospital (the Merchant Company of Edinburgh). The tower was reacquired by the Napier of Merchiston family when Francis Napier, 6th Lord Napier bought it in 1752.
Merchiston is a prosperous, mainly residential area in the south-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. The housing is primarily a mixture of large, late Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian villas – several of the latter by Edward Calvert– together with a smaller number of Victorian tenements and some relatively large, early-20th century villas. In recent years many of these villas have been subjected to development with blocks of flats being built in their once expansive gardens and the original houses themselves being divided into small numbers of flats.
A campus forming a major part of Edinburgh Napier University is in the area; it includes Merchiston Tower (or Castle), once the home of John Napier, 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms. The university also uses a variety of other buildings in this and surrounding areas, such as former schools and churches, some of which would otherwise have been demolished or made into further flats. The tower was sold by the Honourable John Scott Napier, 14th Laird of Merchiston in 1914 to the Merchiston Castle School board who used it up until 1930 when the school moved to a new site at Colinton (whilst retaining the Merchiston Castle name).
A tour of Merchiston Castle - former home of mathematician John Napier and now the centerpiece of Edinburgh Napier University. This video is a compilation of approximately 5 visits I've made to this site including visits on "Doors Open Days" and pre-arranged tours. It's a pretty detailed tour from inside, outside, and above.
All phographs by Heidi Meyer
2021 tour arranged with university staff by Tours-by-Locals guide Toby W.
Video edited on ClipChamp
Music - Rising Star (provided by ClipChamp)
published: 02 Feb 2024
Edinburghs hidden castles
There's more castles in Edinburgh than the one that sits on the rock at the centre of the city, join me today as I'll be your guide to Edinburgh’s hidden castles. (amended John napier discovered logarithms not algorithms. The third English civil war was in the 1650s)
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A Timelapse of Rain and Shine over Napier's Merchiston Tower
Shot with my GoPro HERO8 Black; 4K Wide Timelapse settings with auto exposure/timings
published: 11 May 2022
Castles of Scotland - City of Edinburgh
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NOTE: This video does not contain all castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland but a selection of those that caught my eye or tickled my fancy.
Castles Listing -
Craigmiller Castle
Craiglockhart Castle
Craigcrook Castle
Dundas Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Lauriston Castle
Liberton Tower
Merchiston Castle (Merchiston Tower)
Audio Listing:
Prayer of Peace
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published: 18 Jan 2012
Merchiston Castle School | Sit Down With Jonathan Anderson
A sit down with Jonathan Anderson, Headmaster of Merchiston Castle School
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The Merchiston Castle School - Winterhalter Case Study
The General Manager explains why she chose a Winterhalter MTR (Multi Tank Rack) machine. She goes onto explain why this product is perfect for her catering facility and the benefits to the staff and school.
published: 29 Jan 2015
ONE DAY IN MIS
published: 24 Sep 2021
Discover the Hidden Beauty of Castle Garden - A Japanese Paradise
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem
Hello and welcome to Lauriston castle, one of the must-visit hidden gems of Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth. With its calm, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning views across the Firth of Forth, Lauriston is the perfect place to escape from the city center. A Lauriston Castle stood on this site in medieval times but was almost totally destroyed in the raids on Edinburgh in 1544. Lauriston Castle is said to be haunted. Visitors report hearing footsteps when no one is present, Sometimes a shadowy figure is reported, disappearing through a wall. The ghost may be Sophia, wife of Andrew, Lord Rutherford, who passed ...
published: 10 Oct 2024
Merchiston XC Relays 2023
A fabulous event over at Merchiston and well done to all our runners who pushed themselves and ran really well as a team!
published: 02 Mar 2023
John Napier
Sir John Napier, eighth Laird of Merchiston was born in 1550 at Merchiston Tower, which was then just outside the boundary of the city of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, and was known as the 'Marvellous Merchiston', a title which was well-deserved, for his genius and imaginative vision encompassed a number of fields.
A tour of Merchiston Castle - former home of mathematician John Napier and now the centerpiece of Edinburgh Napier University. This video is a compilation of ap...
A tour of Merchiston Castle - former home of mathematician John Napier and now the centerpiece of Edinburgh Napier University. This video is a compilation of approximately 5 visits I've made to this site including visits on "Doors Open Days" and pre-arranged tours. It's a pretty detailed tour from inside, outside, and above.
All phographs by Heidi Meyer
2021 tour arranged with university staff by Tours-by-Locals guide Toby W.
Video edited on ClipChamp
Music - Rising Star (provided by ClipChamp)
A tour of Merchiston Castle - former home of mathematician John Napier and now the centerpiece of Edinburgh Napier University. This video is a compilation of approximately 5 visits I've made to this site including visits on "Doors Open Days" and pre-arranged tours. It's a pretty detailed tour from inside, outside, and above.
All phographs by Heidi Meyer
2021 tour arranged with university staff by Tours-by-Locals guide Toby W.
Video edited on ClipChamp
Music - Rising Star (provided by ClipChamp)
There's more castles in Edinburgh than the one that sits on the rock at the centre of the city, join me today as I'll be your guide to Edinburgh’s hidden castle...
There's more castles in Edinburgh than the one that sits on the rock at the centre of the city, join me today as I'll be your guide to Edinburgh’s hidden castles. (amended John napier discovered logarithms not algorithms. The third English civil war was in the 1650s)
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There's more castles in Edinburgh than the one that sits on the rock at the centre of the city, join me today as I'll be your guide to Edinburgh’s hidden castles. (amended John napier discovered logarithms not algorithms. The third English civil war was in the 1650s)
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Tribute video to the castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Enjoy pictures of beautiful castles and castle ruins with building date(s) and person(s) who b...
Tribute video to the castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Enjoy pictures of beautiful castles and castle ruins with building date(s) and person(s) who built them while listening to Celtic music.
NOTE: This video does not contain all castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland but a selection of those that caught my eye or tickled my fancy.
Castles Listing -
Craigmiller Castle
Craiglockhart Castle
Craigcrook Castle
Dundas Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Lauriston Castle
Liberton Tower
Merchiston Castle (Merchiston Tower)
Audio Listing:
Prayer of Peace
No copyright infringement intended. Created strictly for educational and entertainment. I own and claim nothing.
Tribute video to the castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Enjoy pictures of beautiful castles and castle ruins with building date(s) and person(s) who built them while listening to Celtic music.
NOTE: This video does not contain all castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland but a selection of those that caught my eye or tickled my fancy.
Castles Listing -
Craigmiller Castle
Craiglockhart Castle
Craigcrook Castle
Dundas Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Lauriston Castle
Liberton Tower
Merchiston Castle (Merchiston Tower)
Audio Listing:
Prayer of Peace
No copyright infringement intended. Created strictly for educational and entertainment. I own and claim nothing.
The General Manager explains why she chose a Winterhalter MTR (Multi Tank Rack) machine. She goes onto explain why this product is perfect for her catering fac...
The General Manager explains why she chose a Winterhalter MTR (Multi Tank Rack) machine. She goes onto explain why this product is perfect for her catering facility and the benefits to the staff and school.
The General Manager explains why she chose a Winterhalter MTR (Multi Tank Rack) machine. She goes onto explain why this product is perfect for her catering facility and the benefits to the staff and school.
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem
Hello and welcome to Lauriston castle, one of the must-visit ...
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem
Hello and welcome to Lauriston castle, one of the must-visit hidden gems of Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth. With its calm, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning views across the Firth of Forth, Lauriston is the perfect place to escape from the city center. A Lauriston Castle stood on this site in medieval times but was almost totally destroyed in the raids on Edinburgh in 1544. Lauriston Castle is said to be haunted. Visitors report hearing footsteps when no one is present, Sometimes a shadowy figure is reported, disappearing through a wall. The ghost may be Sophia, wife of Andrew, Lord Rutherford, who passed away here.
The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is so zen-like that many locals have never heard of it and appears in a few guidebooks. It is, however, well worth a visit. The garden was created to celebrate the twinning of Edinburgh and the prefecture of Kyoto in Japan and was opened in 2002. Its official name is the lovely ‘Castle Garden to Water and Beyond. With bamboo shelters, breath-taking views over Cramond Island to the Firth of Forth, avenues of blossom trees, and calming water features, it’s no surprise that it is rated one of the top three Japanese gardens in Britain.
In about 1593 Sir Archibald Napier of Merchiston built a new tower house for his son, also named Archibald. The house was built to a traditional L-plan, with a circular stair tower and angle turrets. The house was extended in 1827 with a range in Jacobean style to blend with the older building. The architect was William Burn, one of the most influential early 19th century architects in Scotland and the man responsible for many of the finest Scottish Baronial style country houses in Scotland.
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This video is about Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem in Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem in Edinburgh are all worth checking out if you're visiting Edinburgh. Lauriston Castle is a beautiful historic castle that is a great place to visit for a picturesque walk. Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a peaceful garden full of beautiful cherry trees and beautiful Japanese architecture. Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem is full of spooky history and stories that will make you feel uneasy. This is a great place to visit if you're looking for a hidden gem in Edinburgh!
In this video, we're exploring Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - a mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle is a beautiful old castle located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's home to the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, which features a beautiful garden and waterfall garden, as well as a stone lantern dedicated to the friendship between Japan and Scotland.
If you're looking for a fun and mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh, be sure to check out Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History!
In this video, we're going to explore Lauriston Castle, the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and the haunted history of Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lauriston Castle is a mysterious hidden gem that's worth a visit if you're in Edinburgh. The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a beautiful garden filled with cherry blossom trees and impressive koi fish ponds. And if that's not enough, the haunted history of Lauriston Castle is sure to thrill you!
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem
Hello and welcome to Lauriston castle, one of the must-visit hidden gems of Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth. With its calm, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning views across the Firth of Forth, Lauriston is the perfect place to escape from the city center. A Lauriston Castle stood on this site in medieval times but was almost totally destroyed in the raids on Edinburgh in 1544. Lauriston Castle is said to be haunted. Visitors report hearing footsteps when no one is present, Sometimes a shadowy figure is reported, disappearing through a wall. The ghost may be Sophia, wife of Andrew, Lord Rutherford, who passed away here.
The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is so zen-like that many locals have never heard of it and appears in a few guidebooks. It is, however, well worth a visit. The garden was created to celebrate the twinning of Edinburgh and the prefecture of Kyoto in Japan and was opened in 2002. Its official name is the lovely ‘Castle Garden to Water and Beyond. With bamboo shelters, breath-taking views over Cramond Island to the Firth of Forth, avenues of blossom trees, and calming water features, it’s no surprise that it is rated one of the top three Japanese gardens in Britain.
In about 1593 Sir Archibald Napier of Merchiston built a new tower house for his son, also named Archibald. The house was built to a traditional L-plan, with a circular stair tower and angle turrets. The house was extended in 1827 with a range in Jacobean style to blend with the older building. The architect was William Burn, one of the most influential early 19th century architects in Scotland and the man responsible for many of the finest Scottish Baronial style country houses in Scotland.
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This video is about Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem in Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem in Edinburgh are all worth checking out if you're visiting Edinburgh. Lauriston Castle is a beautiful historic castle that is a great place to visit for a picturesque walk. Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a peaceful garden full of beautiful cherry trees and beautiful Japanese architecture. Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem is full of spooky history and stories that will make you feel uneasy. This is a great place to visit if you're looking for a hidden gem in Edinburgh!
In this video, we're exploring Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - a mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle is a beautiful old castle located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's home to the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, which features a beautiful garden and waterfall garden, as well as a stone lantern dedicated to the friendship between Japan and Scotland.
If you're looking for a fun and mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh, be sure to check out Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History!
In this video, we're going to explore Lauriston Castle, the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and the haunted history of Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lauriston Castle is a mysterious hidden gem that's worth a visit if you're in Edinburgh. The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a beautiful garden filled with cherry blossom trees and impressive koi fish ponds. And if that's not enough, the haunted history of Lauriston Castle is sure to thrill you!
Sir John Napier, eighth Laird of Merchiston was born in 1550 at Merchiston Tower, which was then just outside the boundary of the city of Edinburgh, capital of ...
Sir John Napier, eighth Laird of Merchiston was born in 1550 at Merchiston Tower, which was then just outside the boundary of the city of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, and was known as the 'Marvellous Merchiston', a title which was well-deserved, for his genius and imaginative vision encompassed a number of fields.
Sir John Napier, eighth Laird of Merchiston was born in 1550 at Merchiston Tower, which was then just outside the boundary of the city of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, and was known as the 'Marvellous Merchiston', a title which was well-deserved, for his genius and imaginative vision encompassed a number of fields.
A tour of Merchiston Castle - former home of mathematician John Napier and now the centerpiece of Edinburgh Napier University. This video is a compilation of approximately 5 visits I've made to this site including visits on "Doors Open Days" and pre-arranged tours. It's a pretty detailed tour from inside, outside, and above.
All phographs by Heidi Meyer
2021 tour arranged with university staff by Tours-by-Locals guide Toby W.
Video edited on ClipChamp
Music - Rising Star (provided by ClipChamp)
There's more castles in Edinburgh than the one that sits on the rock at the centre of the city, join me today as I'll be your guide to Edinburgh’s hidden castles. (amended John napier discovered logarithms not algorithms. The third English civil war was in the 1650s)
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Tribute video to the castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Enjoy pictures of beautiful castles and castle ruins with building date(s) and person(s) who built them while listening to Celtic music.
NOTE: This video does not contain all castles in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland but a selection of those that caught my eye or tickled my fancy.
Castles Listing -
Craigmiller Castle
Craiglockhart Castle
Craigcrook Castle
Dundas Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Lauriston Castle
Liberton Tower
Merchiston Castle (Merchiston Tower)
Audio Listing:
Prayer of Peace
No copyright infringement intended. Created strictly for educational and entertainment. I own and claim nothing.
The General Manager explains why she chose a Winterhalter MTR (Multi Tank Rack) machine. She goes onto explain why this product is perfect for her catering facility and the benefits to the staff and school.
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem
Hello and welcome to Lauriston castle, one of the must-visit hidden gems of Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth. With its calm, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning views across the Firth of Forth, Lauriston is the perfect place to escape from the city center. A Lauriston Castle stood on this site in medieval times but was almost totally destroyed in the raids on Edinburgh in 1544. Lauriston Castle is said to be haunted. Visitors report hearing footsteps when no one is present, Sometimes a shadowy figure is reported, disappearing through a wall. The ghost may be Sophia, wife of Andrew, Lord Rutherford, who passed away here.
The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is so zen-like that many locals have never heard of it and appears in a few guidebooks. It is, however, well worth a visit. The garden was created to celebrate the twinning of Edinburgh and the prefecture of Kyoto in Japan and was opened in 2002. Its official name is the lovely ‘Castle Garden to Water and Beyond. With bamboo shelters, breath-taking views over Cramond Island to the Firth of Forth, avenues of blossom trees, and calming water features, it’s no surprise that it is rated one of the top three Japanese gardens in Britain.
In about 1593 Sir Archibald Napier of Merchiston built a new tower house for his son, also named Archibald. The house was built to a traditional L-plan, with a circular stair tower and angle turrets. The house was extended in 1827 with a range in Jacobean style to blend with the older building. The architect was William Burn, one of the most influential early 19th century architects in Scotland and the man responsible for many of the finest Scottish Baronial style country houses in Scotland.
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This video is about Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem in Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem in Edinburgh are all worth checking out if you're visiting Edinburgh. Lauriston Castle is a beautiful historic castle that is a great place to visit for a picturesque walk. Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a peaceful garden full of beautiful cherry trees and beautiful Japanese architecture. Haunted History - A Mysterious Hidden Gem is full of spooky history and stories that will make you feel uneasy. This is a great place to visit if you're looking for a hidden gem in Edinburgh!
In this video, we're exploring Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History - a mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh.
Lauriston Castle is a beautiful old castle located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's home to the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, which features a beautiful garden and waterfall garden, as well as a stone lantern dedicated to the friendship between Japan and Scotland.
If you're looking for a fun and mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh, be sure to check out Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History!
In this video, we're going to explore Lauriston Castle, the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and the haunted history of Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lauriston Castle is a mysterious hidden gem that's worth a visit if you're in Edinburgh. The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a beautiful garden filled with cherry blossom trees and impressive koi fish ponds. And if that's not enough, the haunted history of Lauriston Castle is sure to thrill you!
Sir John Napier, eighth Laird of Merchiston was born in 1550 at Merchiston Tower, which was then just outside the boundary of the city of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, and was known as the 'Marvellous Merchiston', a title which was well-deserved, for his genius and imaginative vision encompassed a number of fields.
The lands surrounding the castle were acquired in 1438 by Alexander Napier, the first Laird of Merchiston, and remained in the Napier family for most of the following five centuries.
Merchiston Castle was probably built as a country house, but its strategic position and the turbulent political situation required it to be heavily fortified – with some walls as much as six feet thick – and it was frequently under siege. During restoration in the 1960s, a 26-pound cannonball was found embedded in the Tower, thought to date from the struggle in 1572 between Mary, Queen of Scots, and supporters of her son, James VI.
In 1659, the castle was sold to Ninian Lowis, in whose family it remained until 1729, when it was sold to the governors of George Watson's Hospital (the Merchant Company of Edinburgh). The tower was reacquired by the Napier of Merchiston family when Francis Napier, 6th Lord Napier bought it in 1752.
Fearnley was born in Scotland in July and grew up in Dalkeith, just outside of Edinburgh... He went to MerchistonCastle all-boys boarding school in Edinburgh, where he began to develop as a junior tennis player ... .
'It's an important get-together,' a medical source tells me ... Now Liam can really go off the deep end ... Kennedy ... Head boy at the £43,500-per-year MerchistonCastleSchool in Edinburgh, Alex was an academic high-flyer who achieved A*s and As in his exams.
Fearnley was born in Scotland in July and grew up in Dalkeith, just outside of Edinburgh... He went to MerchistonCastle all-boys boarding school in Edinburgh, where he began to develop as a junior tennis player ... That was really cool.
Coleman is now asking his supporters to send him letters while he is in prison ... Coleman attended the £36,000 a year MerchistonCastle boarding school in Edinburgh before graduating in law at Kent University and getting a master's degree in Theology ... .
George Watson’s College under-18s defeated their MerchistonCastleSchool counterparts 19-14 at the weekend, with both coaches agreeing that the maturity the former showed in their play was what got them over the line ....