| Method | Steel engraving |
| Artist | Thomas Shephard |
| Published | c. 1830 |
| Dimensions | Image 97 x 68 mm, Sheet 132 x 102 mm |
| Notes |
A school with a history dating from foundation in 1828. Five years later, in 1833, the School was established in Merchiston Castle, an early 15th century tower in Edinburgh which in 1550 was the birth place of John Napier, inventor of logarithms. Charles Chalmers founded a boys' boarding school here which existed for almost 100 years. In 1930, the decision was made to move to the current greenfield site at Colinton, some 3 miles further along the same road. The present day main buildings date from this time, though 18th century Colinton House, the original centre piece of the estate, now houses the Science Department. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £5.00 On sale: £4.00 |
| Stock ID | 19226 |