Author: Friends of Kinneil

Falkirk District’s Roman festival is back – and it’s bigger than ever. The Big Roman Week kicks off on Saturday, September 17, with the largest programme to date. Walks, talks, family events and film shows have been organised to help people find out more about the Roman Antonine Wall, which ran from Bo’ness right across… Continue reading All set for the 2016 Big Roman Week

The Big Roman Week festival gets underway on Saturday, September 17, with events taking place across the Falkirk Council area. Check out http://www.bigromanweek.org.uk 

The Bo'ness Hill Climb Revival takes place at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, this weekend on September 3 and 4, 2016. Please note there will be diversions in place for regular park users. Look out for signs. For more information on the event, visit the Hill Climb website. For enquiries about the management of the Park, email:… Continue reading Hill Climb this weekend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly6h-E4SV8o The Gargoyles of Gargunnock made this short video during a performance at Kinneil House on August 27. For future open days, visit http://www.kinneil.org.uk 

Kinneil House in Bo’ness will come alive with the sound of music on August 27, 2016.

Ladies from around the Bo'ness area are being invited to a fundraising lunch to raise money for The Friends of Kinneil charity. The event will take place on Saturday, August 20, from 1-4 p.m. at the Corbie Inn, Corbiehall, Bo'ness. A three-course meal will be on offer. There will also be fun activities for attendees… Continue reading Ladies do lunch … to raise cash for Kinneil

Visitors to historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness are guaranteed a “Fair old time” this weekend. The mansion – an early venue for the Bo’ness Fair – will be offering free tours on Sunday, June 26. Mementoes from the Children’s Fair Festival will also be on show inside. The event has been organised by The Friends… Continue reading Fair treat at Kinneil House on June 26

Volunteers are set to bring one of Falkirk district’s most historic buildings to life later this month. Members of The Friends of Kinneil charity will deliver guided tours around Kinneil House in Bo’ness at a free open day on Sunday, June 26. The mansion – dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries – boasts… Continue reading Volunteers bring mansion to life

The Friends of Kinneil charity have published a new leaflet to appeal for volunteers - and make people more aware of how they can help the charity. Download the leaflet here (PDF) You can also find out more at http://www.kinneil.org.uk/volunteer and http://www.kinneil.org.uk/donate Big thanks to The PR Store for designing the leaflet for us.

A Bo’ness charity is launching a search for new volunteers. The Friends of Kinneil works to promote and develop Kinneil Estate and Nature Reserve in the town. It runs everything from open days to environmental initiatives. The group is now looking for willing helpers to assist at future events. It's also running a drop-in event… Continue reading On the hunt for new Friends . . .