Renaissance singers will entertain crowds at historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness this month. The Gargoyles of Gargunnock group will appear as part of a free open day. Visitors can step inside the mansion – and enjoy the music – from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 27. The event has been organised by… Continue reading Stirlingshire singers to appear at historic Kinneil House
Author: Friends of Kinneil
See inside Kinneil House on August 27
The next open day at Kinneil House, Bo'ness, will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. (last House admission at 3.30 p.m.) Entry will be free of charge. The singing group The Gargoyles of Gargunnock will entertain visitors at the event. Kinneil dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries and was home… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on August 27
Watt Cottage named as ‘Hidden Gem’
The James Watt Cottage at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness has been named as one of Scotland's heritage "Hidden Gems". It follows an online poll by the heritage body Dig It! 2017. The Watt Cottage was built in 1769. It was used as a workshop by inventor James Watt to secretly develop world-changing improvements to the… Continue reading Watt Cottage named as ‘Hidden Gem’
£298,000 boost for Kinneil
Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness is set to benefit from a Government cash boost. The charity The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) has been awarded £298,241 from the Coastal Communities Fund to make improvements in the area. The allocation was revealed in a document posted on the Big Lottery Fund website. It says the money will fund a… Continue reading £298,000 boost for Kinneil
All set for Big Roman Week this September
SCOTLAND’S biggest Roman festival returns this September . . . and organisers are promising something for everyone. The Big Roman Week 2017 will deliver heritage events right across the Falkirk Council area – at the eastern end of the Roman Antonine Wall. Walks, talks, films and family events are planned to encourage people to find… Continue reading All set for Big Roman Week this September
Inventor’s cottage vying for heritage votes
History fans are being urged to get voting and crown a little-known building as one of Scotland’s top “hidden gems”. The James Watt Cottage in Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, was built in 1769. It was used as a workshop by inventor James Watt to secretly develop world-changing improvements to the steam engine with patron Dr John… Continue reading Inventor’s cottage vying for heritage votes
Visit Kinneil House for free on August 27
The next open day at Kinneil House, Bo'ness, will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. (last House admission at 3.30 p.m.) Entry will be free of charge. The singing group The Gargoyles of Gargunnock will entertain visitors at the event. Kinneil dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries and was home… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House for free on August 27
Find out what’s Watt at Kinneil House
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness is open for free tours this Sunday afternoon (June 25). A costumed interpreter will be on hand to tell visitors about the mansion’s links with the Scots inventor James Watt. History fans can tour the inside of the building between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, with the last… Continue reading Find out what’s Watt at Kinneil House
Kinneil plant sale on June 24 and 25
Falkirk Council's plant sale at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, takes place on June 24 and 25. Here's the price list. Please note the second day is also a Kinneil House open day. For more on open days click http://www.kinneil.org.uk/2017opendays
Visit Kinneil House on June 25
The next Kinneil House open day will take place on Sunday, June 25, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. (last House admission at 3.30 p.m.) Entry will be free of charge. A costumed interpreter, telling visitors about James Watt, is expected to attend. There will also be a chance to tour part of the Bo'ness building, which… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House on June 25
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