THE annual community clean-up at Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness takes place on Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone is welcome to come along and join in (although children should be supervised by adults.) The event has been organised by Bo’ness Community Council, The Friends of Kinneil, Bonnie Bo’ness and 3rd Bo’ness Scouts.… Continue reading Clean-up event on April 2
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Kinneil stars in new documentary
KINNEIL Estate features in a new documentary being screened at the Bo’ness Hippodrome Cinema tomorrow Saturday (March 26). “The Coal Road” tells the history and legacy of mining in and around Bo’ness. Produced by the town’s Sanctus Media - and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Bo’ness Community Council and the Coalfields Regeneration Trust -… Continue reading Kinneil stars in new documentary
Roman epic could spark tourist invasion to Kinneil
TOURIST chiefs are hoping a new movie could boost visitors to Kinneil Estate. Roman epic “The Eagle”, featuring Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell, hits cinemas this week. It’s set in 2nd century Roman Britain, and tells the story of a soldier’s quest to restore the reputation of his father in the rugged terrain north… Continue reading Roman epic could spark tourist invasion to Kinneil
Kinneil House in new Historic Scotland magazine
KINNEIL House and Museum features in the Spring 2011 issue of the Historic Scotland magazine – out now. The magazine is sent to all Historic Scotland members. The magazine talks about the 275th anniversary of the birth of James Watt and the fantastic wall paintings you can see inside Kinneil House in Bo’ness. The magazine… Continue reading Kinneil House in new Historic Scotland magazine
Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
Charity launches on A CHARITY has tapped into the world’s biggest social networking site to keep in contact with local people. The Friends of Kinneil – which promotes Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness – now has a dedicated section on Facebook, allowing local people to easily follow its activities. Just visit http://www.facebook.com/kinneil and “like” the group.… Continue reading Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
Movie magic at Kinneil Museum
VISITORS to Kinneil Museum in Bo’ness are getting an improved audio-visual show, thanks to the efforts of community fundraisers. Falkirk Council has installed a new screen, digital projector, Sony Blu-ray player and sound system within the museum after accepting a donation of nearly £1000 from the charity The Friends of Kinneil. Group members raised the… Continue reading Movie magic at Kinneil Museum
James Watt Supper
THE FRIENDS of Kinneil charity hosted a James Watt Supper last night - to mark the 275th anniversary of the birth of inventor James Watt, who worked on his steam engine at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. The event was open to Friends members and their guests. The event was held in St. Mary's Church Hall,… Continue reading James Watt Supper
Remembering James Watt
ONE of Scotland’s greatest sons is being remembered this week – exactly 275 years after he was born. The inventor James Watt was born in Greenock on January 19, 1736. He went on to develop and improve the steam engine – the workhorse which powered the Industrial Revolution. On Friday (Jan 21), the charity The… Continue reading Remembering James Watt
Remembering James Watt
IT’S an assuming little building.It doesn’t have a roof – and has become a playground for local children. But it’s where history was made. This is the former workshop of the inventor James Watt. It’s part of an amazing story – and a discovery - that quite literally changed the world. The cottage, in the… Continue reading Remembering James Watt
Watt’s it all about?
Buy a humble lightbulb – and you’re instantly reminded about the inventor James Watt. For more than a century we’ve used his name to mark units of power. Apparently one watt is equal to one joule of energy per second. Bo’ness Labour MSP Cathy Peattie has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament to mark… Continue reading Watt’s it all about?
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