Author: Friends of Kinneil

Kinneil's Roman Fortlet and the Antonine Wall features in the March 2017 edition of the BBC Countryfile magazine, on sale on February 17. The Antonine Wall became part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site in 2008. The magazine lists seven key sites to visit along the Wall, including Kinneil - and… Continue reading Kinneil features in Countryfile magazine

The John Muir Way - which runs through Kinneil Nature Reserve and Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness - has been officially recognised as one of Scotland's Great Trails. The 134 mile route is the 28th Long Distance Route to be given the accolade by Scottish Natural Heritage. Read the full story on the John Muir Way… Continue reading John Muir Way – a “Great Trail”

Little William Rowbotham from Grangemouth (pictured) has won our recent Hallowe'en competition. We challenged youngsters visiting Kinneil House last weekend to don fancy dress. Friends trustees selected William as their winner - although it was a difficult choice with lots of great entries. The youngster wins a £10 voucher for the Inkspot and Silverleaf Booksellers in… Continue reading William wins Hallowe’en contest

The Friends of Kinneil charity has won a Scottish Heritage Angel Award. The Bo'ness group scooped the "Sharing and Celebrating" category in the competition to honour heritage volunteers. The announcement was made at a ceremony Edinburgh last night (Tuesday 18 October). Friends chair Maria Ford said she was "delighted" at the group's success. https://vimeo.com/187806237 The… Continue reading Friends win Heritage Angel Award

Spooky Kinneil House in Bo’ness is opening its doors just before Hallowe’en. The mansion, which dates back to the early 1500s, will be open for free tours on Sunday, October 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) Youngsters are being urged to turn up in fancy dress. The best-dressed child will win a book… Continue reading Get a spooky free tour at Kinneil on October 30

Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness hosts its last open day of 2016 on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 … just before Halloween. There will be free spooky tours for families to enjoy. Kinneil Museum, next to the House, will also be open. Read the press release here If you’re coming along, here are a few things… Continue reading Coming to Kinneil on October 30? Read this …

The Bo'ness-based Friends of Kinneil charity - celebrating its 10th anniversary this year - has been shortlisted for a national award. The group, which promotes and helps develop historic Kinneil Estate and its neighbouring Nature Reserve, is down to the final three entries in the "Sharing and Celebrating" category of the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards.… Continue reading Friends shortlisted for Angel awards

History fans are being invited to a mini-conference about the Roman Antonine Wall. The event takes place in the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo’ness this Sunday, Sept 18, from 10 a.m. A spokesman for the organisers said: “This free event is for anyone in the community interested in the Antonine Wall and Roman heritage in the… Continue reading Free Roman conference in Bo’ness

Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for free tours on Saturday, September 17. Visitors will be able to see inside from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The imposing mansion boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. Outside will be a Roman fun day, including appearances from the Antonine Guard… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on September 17

A family fun afternoon is taking place at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, on Saturday, September 17. Kinneil House will be open for free tours. There will also be a variety of Roman-themed activities in the grounds as part of a "Big Roman Day". The imposing House was built on the line of the Roman Antonine Wall, which became… Continue reading Family fun event on September 17