Author: Friends of Kinneil

BIG Roman Week - the annual festival celebrating Falkirk district's Roman roots - comes to a close this weekend. There will be a film show for children, a book signing, a free Italian lesson, and a history walk to Kinneil Roman Fortlet. Organisers have hailed the Week a success with local people turning out to… Continue reading Great events as Roman Week comes to close

THEY came, they saw, they conquered. Now the Romans are back in Falkirk district. Talks, walks, movies and other fun events have all been lined up for this year’s Big Roman Week. Community groups and public bodies from Bo’ness to Bonnybridge are taking part in the mini-festival, which launches this weekend (from Saturday, September 15,… Continue reading All set for Big Roman Week 2012

THE Bo’ness Hillclimb revival takes place in Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, this weekend (Sept 8 and 9). You’ll find information and full details at http://www.bonesshillclimb.org.uk/ If you’re a regular park user, some areas will be out of bounds due to the motorsport events. Kinneil Museum is closed this weekend, but will re-open on Monday, Sept. 10. … Continue reading Hillclimb gets underway at Kinneil

The Bridgeness Distance Slab is one of the finest artefacts found along the Antonine Wall, the Empire’s Scottish frontier. For decades the intricately decorated sandstone tablet – nine foot wide – has been on show in Edinburgh. But now a new replica has been unveiled close to where the slab was found at Bridgeness in Bo’ness… Continue reading Roman replica revealed in Bo’ness

KINNEIL Heritage Day and a free Kinneil House open afternoon take place tomorrow, (Sunday, August 26). If you’re visiting Kinneil Estate for the events, here are a few bits of useful info to bear in mind: Kinneil House will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Last admission 3.30 p.m. Admission is free. Children under… Continue reading All set for Kinneil Heritage Day

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - opens its doors for free tours this Sunday (August 26, 2012). The open afternoon has been organised by Historic Scotland in conjunction with the charity The Friends of Kinneil. The building, which dates back to the 15th… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House for free on August 26

A FREE family fun day is taking place at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness this Sunday (August 26). Falkirk Community Trust - with the support of Falkirk Council - has organised a Roman-themed event for the annual Kinneil Heritage Day. The Roman re-enactment group The Antonine Guard will be on hand to entertain the crowds. Youngsters… Continue reading Go Roman for fun day out

KINNEIL Estate and neighbouring Kinneil Foreshore could benefit from a new funding package from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Lottery distributor has set aside nearly £2 million to invest in projects in the Inner Forth area. The Kinneil sites are located within the Inner Forth project area. Supporters, including Falkirk Council, will now have to… Continue reading Estate could share in £2 million windfall

THE ROMANS are returning to Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness. The park’s annual heritage day on Sunday, August 26, has a Roman theme. Organisers at Falkirk Community Trust are promising “lots of free fun games, activities , crafts and entertainment”. Best of all admission is free. The fun in the park kicks off at 12.30 p.m.… Continue reading Roman invasion on August 26