Author: Friends of Kinneil

KINNEIL Museum in Bo’ness has recorded its highest visitor figures for more than a decade. Figures from Falkirk Council show that the facility – at the centre of historic Kinneil Estate in the town – attracted more than 5095 people in 2009 . . . double its annual total in 2004. This week, a senior… Continue reading Visitors soar at Kinneil Museum

ENJOY a free tour inside Kinneil House in Bo'ness this Sunday. The visit will be part of a free guided walk through the surrounding Kinneil Estate - which also boasts a Roman fortlet and medieval church. Author and historian Ian Scott, from Falkirk Local History Society, will tour the impressive parkland and tell visitors about… Continue reading Do a House call this Sunday

The Friends of Kinneil will host its annual (fundraising) dinner on Friday, October 29, 2010. Tickets will be available mid-August. The event will again be hosted by the Richmond Park Hotel, Bo’ness, and run from 7 p.m. until midnight. A three-course dinner, with a half-bottle of wine per person, is on offer – as well… Continue reading Annual dinner on October 29

HISTORY fans are getting a chance to walk back time. A free guided walk through Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness – which boasts a Roman fortlet, medieval church and 15th century mansion – is taking place on Sunday, July 25. Author and historian Ian Scott, from Falkirk Local History Society, will tour the impressive parkland and… Continue reading Free history walk on July 25

You can see remains of a Roman fortlet at Kinneil Estate - and find out more about the Romans in the area at nearby Kinneil Museum (open Monday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.) Watch this video to find out more:

KINNEIL Estate's annual heritage event will be held on Sunday, August 29. The free event promises fun for all the family. This year there's a Robin Hood theme. Keep visiting this website for details.

AN open afternoon at Kinneil House last Sunday attracted 178 visitors. The event was part of a series of free days organised by Historic Scotland and The Friends of Kinneil to allow people to see inside the House. For most of the year, visitors can only see the exterior of the building. The next open… Continue reading Around 180 visit Kinneil House

KINNEIL House in Bo’ness is open today (Sunday, June 27). You can see inside – for free – from noon to 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) Kinneil Museum will also be open from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Again admission is free. Finally, Rangers from Historic Scotland will be taking tours around the surrounding… Continue reading Kinneil House open today

A NEW movie at the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness is taking the town back its Roman roots. "Centurion" is set during the war between Roman soldiers and Pict tribesmen during the 2nd century Roman conquest of Britain. Michael Fassbender stars as Quintus Dias, Roman centurion and son of a legendary gladiator who leads a group… Continue reading See Roman film at Hippodrome

HISTORY fans are in for ‘Fair’ treat this Sunday (June 27). Visitors will get a rare chance to see inside the imposing Kinneil House in Bo’ness, which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. Historic Scotland Rangers will also be on hand to take people on tours of the surrounding Kinneil Estate,… Continue reading Kinneil House open this Sunday