Author: Friends of Kinneil

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo’ness will come alive to the sound of music this weekend. The imposing mansion – which dates back to the late 1400s – will be opening its doors for free tours on Sunday afternoon (June 24, 2012). Musicians will help visitors step back in time, playing pieces from the 17th and… Continue reading Free tours at Kinneil House on June 24

THE FRIENDS of Kinneil charity has reported on its successes over the past year at its annual general meeting. The presentation by Maria Ford, the chair of the charity, and the Treasurer, Khush Murtaza, can be viewed here.

FREE walk health walks at Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness are included in the programme for “Walk and Talk Week 2012”, which kicks off on June 9. You can pick up the programme from local outlets, including Kinneil Museum, or download a copy in PDF format by clicking the illustration on the right.  Organisers say: “Walk… Continue reading Go for a walk at Kinneil

PATRICIA Weeks, the official co-ordinator promoting the Roman Antonine Wall, will be the guest speaker at the Friends of Kinneil’s annual general meeting. The AGM will be held in the large room upstairs at Bo’ness Library on Thursday, June 7, 2012. There’s a 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start. After the formal business and Patricia’s… Continue reading Antonine Wall co-ordinator to speak at AGM

VISIT Kinneil Estate and discover its Royal links. Did you know that James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran, had a claim to the Scottish crown – and was appointed Regent of Scotland (or the acting King) when Mary, Queen of Scots, was a child? And did you know that the lands at Kinneil were gifted… Continue reading Discover Kinneil’s right Royal links

THE BO'NESS Pipe Band Championship and Highland Dance Competition runs in Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, on Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 10 a.m. Thanks to sponsorship from Caledonian Produce in the town, entry is free. Find out more by clicking the external links below. Bo'ness Pipe Band Championship and Highland Dance Competition | Facebook undefined Share… Continue reading Pipe Band contest on June 9

THE Friends of Kinneil charity – http://www.kinneil.org.uk/friends – will be taking a fundraising stall at this Sunday’s Victorian Street Fair in Bo’ness Town Centre. The event is free and kicks off at noon. Come along and join in the fun.

WE still have a few goodie bags to give away at Kinneil Museum. Claim yours while stocks last. The Museum is back open at its usual times - Monday to Saturday from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission - like the goodie bags - is free. The bags were developed for the Festival of Museums… Continue reading Claim your goodie bag

MORE than 150 people braved the rain and came along to Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness tonight to join in the "Night at Kinneil Museum". They met Romans, saw part of a new film about the Antonine Wall, enjoyed music from UNISON Kinneil Band - and were treated to a history walk in the surrounding Kinneil… Continue reading Festival of Museums success