Author: Friends of Kinneil

Thanks to all the young people who entered our recent Halloween fancy dress competition at Kinneil House. We had a tough time deciding on a winner ... as the standard of entries this year was so good. Finally (after a lot of thought) we decided to give the prize - a book token for Inkspot… Continue reading Lauryn wins fancy dress prize

The Friends of Kinneil’s Foreshore Sub-Group – helping to manage Kinneil Nature Reserve with Falkirk Council – is hosting its next meeting on Wednesday, November 18. The meeting will be held upstairs in the small room above Bo’ness Library, starting at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. Ian Edwards, the sub-group’s secretary says: “There are a… Continue reading Foreshore group to meet on November 18

The charity Buglife is hosting an outdoor workshop at Kinneil Nature Reserve (Foreshore) in Bo’ness. The event will focus on “Outdoor Grassland Meadow Creation and Management”. Organisers say attendees will learn about creating and and managing grassland meadows, as well as associated habitats such as the woodland around the reserve. The event will take place… Continue reading Over in the meadow at Kinneil . . . a workshop!

Enjoying the autumn colours at Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness – people taking part in the Step Forth walk within the park. Find out about the free health walks at Kinneil at http://www.kinneil.org.uk/walk

Some of the scary - and fab - young people who visited Kinneil House in Bo'ness on October 31, 2015. Pics by Iain Kirkman.

Spooky Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for Hallowe'en. The mansion, which dates back to the early 1500s, will be open for free tours on Saturday, October 31, from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) Youngsters are being urged to turn up in fancy dress. The best dressed child will win… Continue reading Enter if you dare! Step inside Kinneil House this Hallowe’en!

The festival that aims to raise awareness of the Romans in central Scotland comes to a close this weekend. Big Roman Week 2015 ends in style with food demonstrations, fun for children, and a walk to some of the best sites along the Roman Antonine Wall. The festival's joint-co-ordinator Maria Ford, from The Friends of… Continue reading Final events for Big Roman Week 2015

THE Big Roman Day at Kinneil on Saturday has been hailed as a hit. The event - supporting Big Roman Week, Doors Open Days and the Scottish Archaeology and Heritage Festival – attracted big crowds. More than 420 people visited Kinneil House in just three hours  on Saturday – and a similar number visited Kinneil… Continue reading Roman Day at Kinneil hailed as a hit