Book now for free family tours, with an eerie twist, inside historic Kinneil House this Saturday afternoon, 28 October. The return of this popular Hallowe'en-themed event is being organised by the Friends of Kinneil volunteers, in association with Historic Environment Scotland. Will the shy ghost of the 'White Lady' of Kinneil House be spotted this… Continue reading Free Kinneil House tours with a ghostly twist this Hallowe’en Saturday, 28 October
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Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 23 September
Come and view Kinneil House, see a Roman encampment, and enjoy family activities, crafts and games this Saturday, 23 September. See the spectacle of the Antonine Guard's encampment Historic Scotland, supported by volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil, are opening the house for free from 10am-4pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm), in support of the national… Continue reading Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 23 September
Kinneil Hill Climb to return this weekend, 2-3 September: historic racing cars on Scotland’s oldest track
Around 80 historic racing cars from across the UK will be tackling Scotland's oldest permanent race track this weekend as they follow in the path once raced by legendary Scottish drivers such as Sir Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark. The two-day event takes place at Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September.… Continue reading Kinneil Hill Climb to return this weekend, 2-3 September: historic racing cars on Scotland’s oldest track
Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday, 26 August, to mark International Bat Night
To mark International Bat Night 2023, book now for the return of this free, family-friendly, evening bat walk in historic Kinneil Estate! Discover the bats which fly at dusk around the historic monuments of Kinneil Estate International Bat Night is an annual celebration of bats which sees bat events for the public taking place across… Continue reading Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday, 26 August, to mark International Bat Night
Green Gym volunteering opportunity resumes at Kinneil Estate
Following the appointment of a new project officer, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) for Scotland are resuming their Green GymTM sessions at Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness on Thursday mornings between 10am and 1pm. The sessions are open to all volunteers from the community. These sessions are weekly and up to three hours in length. Volunteers can… Continue reading Green Gym volunteering opportunity resumes at Kinneil Estate
Kinneil welcomes His Majesty King Charles III
Kinneil House and Estate were very privileged to welcome His Majesty King Charles III for a royal visit on Monday 3 July – the highlight of the commemorations of the centenary of the house first coming into public ownership, and the estate becoming a public park, in 1922-3. His Majesty King Charles III visiting Kinneil… Continue reading Kinneil welcomes His Majesty King Charles III
Visit Kinneil House this Saturday, 1 July – plus free ‘Coronation Crafting’ activity
Visitors to Bo'ness who are staying with family for the Fair, or coming to view the Arches around the town, have an added treat this year: Kinneil House will be open this Saturday, 1 July, for guided tours of the interiors, including the renowned painted rooms, at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Limited availability… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House this Saturday, 1 July – plus free ‘Coronation Crafting’ activity
Coronation crafting & creativity at Kinneil House this Saturday, 24 June
Children, young people and families can take part in some free 'Coronation Crafting' at Kinneil House this Saturday, 24 June, between 10.30am and 2 pm alongside Historic Environment Scotland's opening of the house that day. They can make their very own crown to celebrate the recent Coronation of King Charles III, and the upcoming Coronation… Continue reading Coronation crafting & creativity at Kinneil House this Saturday, 24 June
Kinneil story-telling tour for children this Saturday, 17 June
Bring the children to hear the stories of Kinneil! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have a special appeal to children and families. Come along this Saturday, 17 June, at 12 noon for the story-telling walk, led by one of our volunteer guides from the Friends of Kinneil. It will be… Continue reading Kinneil story-telling tour for children this Saturday, 17 June
Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days
The Friends of Kinneil volunteers are once again to offer a free weekly guided outdoor walk in Kinneil Estate at 12 noon on most Saturdays during the main visitor season. This will add to the experience for visitors coming to Kinneil for the regular new Saturday tours inside Kinneil House, by also showing some of… Continue reading Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days
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