Author: Friends of 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

Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness is a magical place. Please help us promote this spectacular parkland by taking part in our art and photography competition. THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. All you have to do is take a photograph or paint or draw a picture showcasing part of the estate. It… Continue reading Art/photo competition 2009

The Hamiltons – who built Kinneil House – are one of Scotland’s greatest families. A new BBC documentary has traced the family’s story – including its links with Kinneil – as part of a series on Scottish history. You can watch the programme “Scotland’s Clans – Clan Hamilton – Grand Designs” on BBC iPlayer until… Continue reading Kinneil House on BBC

THE two-disc DVD set, featuring the new Bo’ness Fair documentary, "The Best Day Of The Year", and historic archive footage of the Fair, is back on sale at Kinneil Museum. The film, premiered at the Hippodrome Cinema in May, has proved to be a popular gift item for local people – quickly selling out from… Continue reading Fair DVD set back on sale

KAIYA Gilbert, aged 5, from Grahamsdyke Place, Bo’ness, won the prize for the best dressed youngster at the annual Kinneil House Hallowe’en open day this year. The Friends of Kinneil charity asked younger visitors to come along in fancy dress to the open afternoon yesterday (Saturday). Kaiya wowed management committee members with her scary vampire… Continue reading Kaiya wins the prize

THE Friends of Kinneil is working with a range of partners to run a Big Roman Week to mark the birthday of Emperor Antoninus Pius – who built his Roman frontier (a World Heritage Site) through Kinneil and Bo’ness. An Italian Market, talks and other events are planned. The 2009 Week runs from September 14… Continue reading Big Roman Week 2009