Author: Friends of Kinneil

The 2015 season of free open events at Kinneil House in Bo'ness is about to get underway. The House will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 21 (last admission 11.30 a.m.). Neighbouring Kinneil Museum will also be open after a two month revamp. The openings have been organised to tie in… Continue reading Tweet about free open days at Kinneil House

Kinneil Museum in Bo’ness (pictured) re-opens to the public March 21 - after a much-needed ground floor revamp. The new display will tell a story about Bo’ness town, presenting those features which have determined the changing character of the town over the centuries: the Romans, coal, the sea, pit props, pottery, Arts and Crafts and… Continue reading Kinneil Museum to re-open on March 21

Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness will stage eight, free open days in 2015. 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. The free tours will start later this month, with the first open… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House for free in 2015

Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - is opening its doors for free tours on Saturday, March 21, 2015, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event has been organised to tie in with the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema, taking place in the town… Continue reading Original "picture palace" open for film festival

Kinneil House will stage its first open day in 2015 on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon (morning only) as part of a supporting programme of local events for the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema. Admission to the House will be free of charge. Visitors will also be able to enjoy "Now Showing"… Continue reading Kinneil House open on March 21, 2015

Kinneil Museum is now closed for two months - to allow a revamp to take place. The building will be redecorated, the electrics will be upgraded and a new museum display installed. The display has been funded by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and developed in consultation with local people. The museum is… Continue reading Kinneil Museum closed for revamp

Some of the images of 2014 - the weekend when the ‪#‎MiniKelpies‬ came to visit Kinneil Estate. We're planning more ‪#‎brilliantmoments‬ in 2015. Enjoy the slideshow! http://slide.ly/embed/be7d466bc2c018d927afd3b63a13865f/autoplay/0 Kelpies at Kinneil Estate by Slidely Slideshow

Businesses operating near the line of the Roman Antonine Wall – which runs through Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness - are being asked to share their views. Firms trading near the historic turf and stone frontier – built around 142 AD on the orders of Emperor Antoninus Pius -  are being encouraged to take part in… Continue reading Firms asked to share views on Antonine Wall

Kinneil Museum is open over the festive period – although will be closed on the main holidays (and also see early closures on Christmas Eve and Hogmanay). Here are the times: Wed 24 Dec: 12:30-15:00 Thurs 25 Dec: CLOSED Fri 25 Dec: CLOSED Sat 27 Dec: 12:30-16:00 Sun 28 Dec: CLOSED Mon 29 Dec: 12:30-16:00… Continue reading Festive opening hours at Kinneil Museum