Author: Friends of Kinneil

A CHARITY is urging history lovers to make a date with Kinneil Estate. The historical Bo’ness parkland features throughout The Friends of Kinneil’s 2010 calendar, which can now be downloaded for free from http://www.kinneil.org.uk A spokesperson said: "We produce the free calendar every year and it's always popular with local people. Just visit our website… Continue reading Free 2010 calendar now available

KINNEIL Estate and the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway feature in a new VisitScotland campaign to promote Winter holidays in the Falkirk area.  Download the leaflet here (PDF)

The Kinneil website has linked up with Twitter. You can now follow us from the world’s favourite social networking site. Visit http://www.twitter.com/kinneil

KINNEIL Museum will be open over the holiday period – with a short break for Christmas and New Year. ** UPDATE DECEMBER 28, 2009 - The Museum has been affected by the severe weather and staff shortages over the holiday period. If you're visiting, please call ahead to ensure the Museum will be open for… Continue reading Holiday openings for Kinneil Museum

STEP FORTH - the group which runs health walks around Kinneil Estate - is taking a well earned breather over Christmas . . . . Well, almost. Regular walks will be on hold until the week commencing January 11. However, anyone keen to walk of all that turkey, mince pies and festive chocolate will have… Continue reading Join the Big Christmas Walk at Kinneil

Falkirk Council has also produced a new, free guide on walks around Kinneil - and other sites around Bo'ness and Blackness. The guide was produced with the support of The Friends of Kinneil charity. Visit http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/goto/paths.htm to download an electronic copy. Or click the picture on the right to directly download a PDF. Hard copies… Continue reading New guide to walking around Kinneil

Open days at Kinneil House have ended for this year. However, the surrounding Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness - part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site - is still a fantastic place to visit this Christmas. You can explore around 200 acres of fields, woodland, and fantastic historic buildings - including a… Continue reading Enjoy Christmas at Kinneil

THE charity The Friends of Kinneil has announced the winners of its art and photography competition for 2009. The contest was organised to encourage people to share their images of the historic Kinneil landscape which is packed with wildlife, natural habitats and listed buildings. In the adult categories, Sylvia von Kynhoff, of Hazeldean Avenue, Bo’ness,… Continue reading Friends put winners in the picture

Working with Google Maps, we've developed an interactive map of Kinneil Estate. Use the controls to zoom in and out - and your mouse to scroll through the countryside. Enjoy.

FALKIRK Council is asking people to give their views on local parks and open spaces - including Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness.  The Council is hosting drop-in sessions in Bo'ness Recreation Centre from noon to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18.  Alternatively you can give your views online at… Continue reading Give your views on local parks