Author: Friends of Kinneil

A NATURE site next to Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness has gained the Royal seal of approval. Bo’mains Meadow, to the south of Crawfield Road in Bo’ness, has been named a “Coronation Meadow” – one of 60 sites across the UK named in honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s coronation 60 years ago. The idea of… Continue reading Nature site’s Royal seal of approval

A big thanks to everyone who came along to our Night At Kinneil Museum event last night (Friday). We had around 120 people visiting in three hours. Not bad. Pictures from the night are on our Facebook channel. You can use this link even if you're not on Facebook. We've also posted a few - but… Continue reading Pictures from Night At Kinneil Museum 2013

COMING along to our “Night At Kinneil Museum” on Friday, May 17? Wanting to join our finale – a walk in search of bats around Kinneil Estate? Remember: places are limited to 40 people. Book online to reserve your place. There’s no need to bring the ticket on the night, just make sure you’ve told… Continue reading Book now for a bat walk at Kinneil

>> For details about the 2014 event click here >>   KINNEIL Museum in Bo’ness opening its doors at night on Friday, May 17 – and you’re invited to come along! The event is part of the UK-wide Museums at Night initiative. Drop in to Kinneil any time between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on May… Continue reading Night at Kinneil Museum 2013

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for free tours this weekend. The A listed mansion - which boasts some of the best Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (April 20 and 21, 2013). The last admission is 3.30 p.m. A… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on April 20 and 21

He’s the man who would be King . . . or at the very least a stand-in. James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault and 2nd Earl of Arran (1516-1575) had a claim to the Scots throne ... and served as Regent of Scotland (or acting King) for a young monarch: Mary, Queen of Scots. He built… Continue reading Meet the man who would be King . . .

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to take part in a weekend litter pick. Bo'ness Community Council has joined forces with The Friends of Kinneil to run the clean-up at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Volunteers are being urged to meet at the top car park, by Kinneil Woods, at 10 a.m. Madelene… Continue reading Help clean-up Kinneil on April 14

HISTORY fans are being given another chance to see a new documentary. "The Mark of Rome" will get a free showing in the Barony Theatre, Bo'ness, on Thursday, April 18 - World Heritage Day. It follows the film's premiere in the town earlier this year. Anyone interested in seeing the film can get free tickets… Continue reading See ‘Mark of Rome’ film for free

AN exhibition about early cinemas in the Falkirk area ends at Kinneil Museum, Bo’ness, tomorrow (Tues, March 19). The exhibition was launched to tie in with the Silent Film Festival, which ended last night.