Author: Friends of Kinneil

RESIDENTS are getting the chance to step back in time on Sunday (July 24). They're being invited to take part in a free history walk around one of Falkirk district's most historic parks. Historian Ian Scott will lead the tour around Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness, which includes the remains of a Roman fortlet, the ruins… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on history walk

A CHARITY is launching a new project to find out what local residents think of Kinneil Estate and Kinneil Foreshore. The Friends of Kinneil hopes the work will also generate greater awareness of the facilities and attractions at both sites – and even attract new money into future projects. The group is targeting the Deanfield… Continue reading Search for local views

THE FRIENDS of Kinneil Charity is looking for a project worker to do some community consultation. It’s part of a programme targeted at the Deanfield area of Bo’ness, and supported by the Growing Communities Fund managed by CVS Falkirk and District. We’ve be asking for local people’s views on Kinneil Estate and Foreshore. The job… Continue reading Job: Come and work with us!

A NEW coffee machine has been installed in Kinneil Museum – to meet the demand from visitors. Falkirk Council’s leisure convener, Cllr Adrian Mahoney, said: “The museum sold fruit juice and provided free chilled water for visitors. But many asked for hot drinks. “We’ve now installed a machine to offer coffee, tea and hot chocolate… Continue reading Coffees and teas at museum

A FREE history walk and open day is being held in Kinneil Estate on Sunday, July 24. Kinneil Museum will be open during the afternoon. There will also be a history walk in the estate, starting at 2 p.m. outside the museum – and ending with a free tour inside Kinneil House (pictured right).  Full… Continue reading History walk and open day on July 24

JAMES Hamilton – the second Earl of Arran (who built the Palace section at Kinneil House in the mid-16th century) - is one of the “stars” of a new Historic Scotland ad campaign, promoting the revitalised Renaissance Palace at Stirling Castle, now re-opened after a £12 million restoration. The painted rooms at Kinneil were likely… Continue reading Kinneil’s Royal dynasty

FALKIRK Community Trust – a new charity set up by Falkirk Council to deliver culture and leisure facilities on its behalf – has taken over the day-to-day running of Kinneil Museum and the surrounding Kinneil Estate. But the Trust and the Council say it will be business as usual for visitors. Kinneil Museum will continue… Continue reading Trust takes over Kinneil Museum and Estate

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo’ness will open its doors for free tours this Sunday (June 26, 2011). The open afternoon has been organised to tie in with this weekend’s Bo’ness Fair celebrations. The House was an early location for the children’s festival. Visitors will be able to tour inside the imposing mansion – and see… Continue reading Free open afternoon on June 26

THE FRIENDS of Kinneil’s annual report for the past year has just been published. The charity reported on the past 12 months at its annual general meeting in Bo’ness Library on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Click the slides below to see the presentation. Find out more about The Friends of Kinneil at http://www.kinneil.org.uk/friends

We're asking people in the Deanfield area of Bo'ness to give their views. If you live in this area, click this link, to start the survey. Everyone who provides a name and address and contact details will be entered into a free prize draw to win a £50 Tesco voucher. Please note that this survey… Continue reading Give us your views