Explore Scotland’s newest coast to coast trail this spring. The John Muir Way community events programme is taking place from 28 April to 13 June 2014 with events for everyone including families, from outdoor theatre shows to nature scavenger hunts. Activities will be happening in towns and communities across the length of the John Muir… Continue reading Great events across the John Muir Way
Author: Friends of Kinneil
Free guided walk around Kinneil on April 24
The RSPB is running a free guided walk around Kinneil this Thursday April 24. See the poster for more details. Booking is essential. Call 07712301688 or email joanne.dempster@rspb.org.uk
Kinneil House open on April 26 and 27
KINNEIL House in Bo'ness will be open for free tours on both April 26 and 27, 2014. Details are at http://www.kinneil.org.uk/weekend and http://www.kinneil.org.uk/freein2014
Enjoy Nature-Fest at Kinneil
NATURE-FEST - Falkirk district's really wild festival - gets underway tomorrow (April 16). The programme includes events, workshops, and fun activities that celebrate the wildlife and natural heritage of the Falkirk area and beyond. Look out for the Kinneil events, and other things for all the family. Download the Nature-Fest guide here (PDF). If you… Continue reading Enjoy Nature-Fest at Kinneil
Join in John Muir events
SPECIAL events are taking place around Kinneil - and elsewhere in Falkirk district - to mark the launch of the new John Muir Way this month. The route covers 134 miles (or 215 km) across Scotland's heartland, running between Helensburgh in the west through to Dunbar on the east coast. It takes in Blackness, Bo'ness, Kinneil,… Continue reading Join in John Muir events
Pair win House Treasure Hunt
The Friends of Kinneil charity ran a “Treasure Hunt” at the recent Kinneil House open morning on 15 March. The winners were Sky and her little brother Dominic Nicholl. They live in Redbrae Avenue, Bo’ness. The pair received an Easter Egg. Thanks to all the youngsters who entered. The next Kinneil House open days are… Continue reading Pair win House Treasure Hunt
Free leaflet on Bo’ness attractions
Coming to Bo'ness for the first time? Pick up a free leaflet developed by Bo'net, in conjunction with The Friends of Kinneil. You'll find supplies at Kinneil Museum and other local outlets. You can also download a copy here (PDF, 5MB). The leaflet contains a map and information on major attractions.
See inside Kinneil House on March 15
HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo’ness is opening its doors for free tours this Saturday (March 15, 2014). The A-listed mansion - which boasts some of the best Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will be open from 10 a.m. until noon (with the last admission at 11.30 a.m.) The House, in Kinneil Estate, dates back… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on March 15
Kinneil consultation today
The future use of the historic Kinneil House and Estate in Bo’ness will be under discussion at two public consultation events today (Monday, March 3, 2014). Falkirk Community Trust has organised the sessions to encourage local residents and other interested parties to share their views. The charity – formed by Falkirk Council to run key… Continue reading Kinneil consultation today
Give your views on Kinneil House and Estate
Falkirk Community Trust is currently managing a master planning process to explore ways to enhance Kinneil House and Estate. The master plan process will consider how the landscape can be enhanced to increase the volume and diversity of use of the Estate, and how Kinneil House itself could be developed to meet the aspirations of… Continue reading Give your views on Kinneil House and Estate
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