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About Merchiston, Edinburgh

Merchiston is a leafy residential area in southwest Edinburgh, known for its Victorian architecture and proximity to the city center. Main access routes include the A720 bypass with exits at Slateford, plus the A8 from Glasgow and A702 from the south. The area sits between Bruntsfield and Morningside, making it a popular route for commuters heading to Edinburgh's southern suburbs. Napier University's campus occupies a distinctive Victorian castle that belonged to John Napier, the mathematician who invented logarithms.

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Merchiston, Edinburgh is in Scotland, at 55.932, -3.221 - about 5 km south-west of Abbeyhill.

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The closest airport to Merchiston, Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport, 20 km (about 25 min by car).

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