Andrew Carnegie described him as “one of the finest characters that ever graced the earth”. The Scots inventor James Watt – the man who turned the steam engine into the powerhouse of the industrial revolution – will be celebrated at a special event at Kinneil House, Bo'ness, this month. The engineer did early work in… Continue reading Discover James Watt at Kinneil House
Author: Friends of Kinneil
Walk the Way on April 16
Walkers are being encouraged to explore the John Muir Way this April with a 12 mile round-trip walk between two historic buildings. The Friends of Kinneil charity is leading a walk from historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness to imposing Blackness Castle (and back). The trek – six miles each way – will leave from outside Kinneil… Continue reading Walk the Way on April 16
Fun event at Foreshore
A variety of events are being held locally to celebrate the birthday of John Muir - and the second anniversary of the opening of the trail in his name (which runs through Kinneil). On Thursday, April 21, 2016, there's a "Meadows Discovery Day" at the Kinneil Foreshore / Nature Reserve. From 10 a.m. to noon,… Continue reading Fun event at Foreshore
New opening hours at Kinneil Museum
Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness has changed its opening hours. It is now open every day, except Tuesdays, throughout the year, from 12.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Please note there may be closures for local and some public holidays such as Christmas and New Year. The move will mean visitors will get more weekend access, with… Continue reading New opening hours at Kinneil Museum
Do a House call at Kinneil this Saturday
One of Falkirk district’s most historic buildings is opening its doors for free tours this weekend. Kinneil House in Bo’ness – which boasts amazing renaissance wall paintings – will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19, 2016 (last admission 11.30 a.m.) The open morning is to support the Hippodrome Festival of… Continue reading Do a House call at Kinneil this Saturday
Tweet your support for Kinneil open days
Free open days are taking place at Kinneil House in Bo'ness throughout 2016. Please help us share information about these great events. Just copy any of the social media posts below and post on your Facebook and Twitter pages. ——— Free open days at historic Kinneil House, Bo'ness. http://www.kinneil.org.uk/freein2016 @kinneil @welovehistory ——— Love history? Check… Continue reading Tweet your support for Kinneil open days
See inside Kinneil House for free in 2016
The 2016 programme of FREE tours inside historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness has been revealed. The mansion - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - dates back to the 15th century and was once home to the Dukes of Hamilton. During special open events, volunteer guides will be on hand… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House for free in 2016
See inside Kinneil House on March 19, 2016
Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness kicks off its 2016 season of open days with FREE tours on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to noon (last admission 11.30 a.m.) The morning opening is part of a series of support events for this year's Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema, which runs at the nearby Hippodrome Cinema… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on March 19, 2016
James Watt Supper 2016
James Watt Supper 2016
Turbine appeal dismissed
Controversial plans to erect a giant wind turbine overlooking historic Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness have been rejected by the Scottish Government. Kinneil Power LLP wanted to build the turbine at Upper Kinneil, close to the western edge of Kinneil Estate. The turbine would have been 87 metres, or 285 feet in height (to the tip… Continue reading Turbine appeal dismissed
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