68 EDINBURGH PAST AND PRESENT.
In addition to the small vignette of the eavtern wing of Merchiston Castle
at page 40, we give an Engraving of the room in which Logarithms were
invented. It is reached by a narrow spiral staircase, at the top of which three
'THE NAPIBK XUOM.
descending steps lead into the interesting apartment, from the wincfows of
which charming views are obtained.
ROOM IN WHICH CHALhIERS DIED.
Leaving Merchiston Castle, we reach the house, at the western extremity
of Churchhill-now occupied as a young ladies' boarding school-where the
illustrious Dr. Chalmers spent his latter years. The hallowed chamber in
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