Author: Friends of Kinneil

New series of open days gets underway on March 24 Longer opening hours to meet growing demand for access New-style timed tours, leaving from neighbouring Kinneil Museum It boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. It was home to one of the most noble families in the country, the Hamiltons. And it’s… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House in 2018

The Friends of Kinneil and Historic Environment Scotland have finalised the dates for the 2018 open events at Kinneil House, Bo'ness. The historic mansion will stage eight free events during the year. Leaflets, giving more information, are available from venues around the Bo'ness area, including Kinneil Museum and Bo'ness Library. The first event will take… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House in 2018

The Friends of Kinneil charity is running its James Watt Supper in St. Mary's Church Hall off Linlithgow Road, Bo'ness, this Friday, January 19. The event celebrates the birthday of James Watt - the Scots inventor who did some of his early work to develop the steam engine at Kinneil. The event kicks off at… Continue reading All set for James Watt Supper

Barbara McConnell (second from right) is the Step Forth co-ordinator for Falkirk Community Trust. The charity co-ordinates volunteer-led health walks at Kinneil Estate, three times a week. Barbara says: "I love Kinneil Estate. It's where I started my first walks as Step Forth walking co-ordinator. "If ever I feel a little down or stressed I… Continue reading Barbara: Why I love Kinneil …

Archaeologists and historians have been working together, delving into documents and surveying Kinneil House. They presented their findings at a special Experts' Day in Bo'ness on November 19. You can listen to audio from the event by clicking the player links below. The audio is also available on Soundcloud. The speakers were: Arkady Hodge, on… Continue reading Audio: Kinneil House Experts’ Day

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be collecting free donations for The Friends of Kinneil? There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't… Continue reading Raise funds for Kinneil this Christmas

HISTORIC Kinneil Museum is located in the former coachhouse of the imposing Kinneil House, on the western edge of Bo'ness. The museum is open all year, normally every day except Tuesdays, from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The venue features displays on the history of Kinneil and the wider Bo'ness area, audio visual shows and… Continue reading Visit Kinneil Museum