Author: Friends of Kinneil

RESIDENTS are being asked to share their views on plans to recreate the historic orchard at Kinneil House in Bo'ness. Forth Environment Link (FEL) is carrying out an online consultation (via http://j.mp/orchard-survey). It is also asking people to come along and share their views at the next Kinneil House open day on Saturday, August 29.… Continue reading Kinneil could be a plum site for an orchard

This September the Inner Forth Festival is taking place across the Forth Valley area – including the Bo’ness and Kinneil areas. The programme has been organised by the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative, in association with local partners and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Events are FREE – although you may have to book in… Continue reading Inner Forth festival this September

There are lots of great ways you can support Kinneil Estate and Nature Reserve in Bo’ness – and some don’t cost a penny! PAY A VISIT! Kinneil House and Museum benefits from public funding. Growing tourist numbers helps attract continuing support. Best of all, the House (open on selected days) and Museum (open all year)… Continue reading How you can help us at Kinneil

THE image looks fimiliar: a Bo’ness Fair Queen, flanked by her courtiers and fairies and flower girls. But take a closer look. For this is an image of the SECOND Bo’ness Fair, way back in 1898. Queen Clarence MacCauley and her retinue were pictured by photographer Alexander Dufton outside historic Kinneil House, one of the… Continue reading Have a Fair old time at Kinneil

Pupils from Bo'ness Public School had a great day out - exploring the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway. The visit - which included a trip on a vintage train - was organised by Maria Ford, chair of The Friends of Kinneil, with funding support from the Bo'ness Real Ale Appreciation Society. The Friends have been working… Continue reading Youngsters visit steam railway

History fans are in for a treat. Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - is open for free tours this Saturday (June 27). The mansion dates back to the 15th century and was once home to the Dukes of Hamilton. Historian Ian Scott will also… Continue reading See inside historic mansion – and get free tour of surrounding estate

Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness is open for free tours between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday June 27, 2015. It’s part of a series of open days run by Historic Scotland and The Friends of Kinneil charity. Kinneil Museum will also be open that afternoon. Admission to both properties is free of charge. More… Continue reading Kinneil House open on June 27