Maria Ford, the chair of the Friends of Kinneil, sends this message: I just wanted to thank the people who joined our Big Roman Walk along the Antonine Wall from Polmont on Sunday. The event was well attended and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. The walk was part of Big Roman Week, which comes to… Continue reading Message from Friends of Kinneil Chair
Author: Friends of Kinneil
Family fun day at Kinneil
Historic Kinneil House will be open for free tours this Saturday. There will also be a free family fun day in the grounds of the surrounding Kinneil Estate. The event is part of the Big Roman Week festival and Doors Open Days in Falkirk district. You can see inside Kinneil House from noon to 3… Continue reading Family fun day at Kinneil
Walkers explore the Antonine Wall
Some of the walkers who took part in a trek along the line of the Antonine Wall. Sunday's event - as part of Big Roman Week - led people from Polmont Old Parish Church to Callendar House in Falkirk. Historian Geoff Bailey, from Falkirk Community Trust, pointed out Roman sites and more modern buildings as… Continue reading Walkers explore the Antonine Wall
All set for Big Roman Week 2014
FALKIRK district’s annual Roman festival launches this weekend. The sixth Big Roman Week kicks off on Saturday, September 13 and runs until Sunday, September 21. Walks, talks, family events, a film show and arts and library activities have all been lined to get local people to explore their "Roman roots” and appreciate local history. Most events… Continue reading All set for Big Roman Week 2014
Big Roman Week brochure now available
The brochure for Big Roman Week 2014 - offering events across Falkirk district (including Kinneil) - is now available online. Just click this link to download a low-res PDF You'll find full details at http://www.bigromanweek.org.uk
Hillclimb on September 6 and 7
The Bo’ness Hillclimb Revival takes place at Kinneil Estate this weekend (September 6 and 7, 2014)Read the Falkirk Community Trust news story: http://j.mp/1pYJDC1Check out the Hillclimb website for info: http://www.bonesshillclimb.org.uk/
Give your views on Kinneil
Falkirk Community Trust is doing a public consultation on Kinneil House and Estate. Give your views. Story: http://j.mp/kin-story Background info and survey: http://j.mp/kin-cons
Kinneil House open this Sunday, August 31
ONE of the most historic buildings in Falkirk district is open for free tours this Sunday (August 31).Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will be open from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.)The event has been organised by the charity The Friends… Continue reading Kinneil House open this Sunday, August 31
Visit Kinneil and the Kelpies!
See the wonderful Kelpies between Falkirk and Grangemouth and the fantastic Kinneil Estate in the same day! The new Helix Park - home of the Kelpies (the world's largest equine sculptures) - is just under 7 miles away from Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. Visit both on the same day FOR FREE. The Helix is just next to… Continue reading Visit Kinneil and the Kelpies!
Visit Kinneil Estate and Museum this summer
Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness offers a great day out for families this summer. You can explore the wonderful parkland - around 200 acres - free of charge, marvel at the exterior of Kinneil House* and visit Kinneil Museum every afternoon, except Sundays. For driving directions, visit http://www.kinneil.org.uk/map * The grounds of Kinneil House and… Continue reading Visit Kinneil Estate and Museum this summer
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