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Merchiston, Midlothian

Merchiston is a residential area around Merchiston Avenue in the south-west of Edinburgh, Midlothian. Merchiston Tower was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston around 1454. The tower stands at the centre of Edinburgh Napier University's Merchiston campus. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.933304,-3.216995
Grid Reference: NT 2406 7180
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 30041
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Merchiston,_Midlothian_30041

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