Author: Friends of Kinneil

THE FRIENDS of Kinneil charity – which promotes Kinneil Estate – is taking part in the Victorian Street Fair being held in Bo’ness Town Centre on Sunday, May 24. The event starts around noon and runs until 4 p.m. Fun for all the family is promised. Please come along and support the Friends on their… Continue reading Meet the Friends at Street Fair

A COSTUMED interpreter playing Anne, Duchess of Hamilton helped draw in around 450 people to Kinneil House at the weekend. Historic Scotland joined forces with The Friends of Kinneil to run special open days on Saturday and Sunday as part of the year of Homecoming. The interpreter brought one of the mansion’s most famous residents… Continue reading Duchess draws in 450 visitors

SHE was born at the court of Charles I – and lived until the reign of George I. She was instrumental in the development of the town of Bo’ness and became known as the “Good Duchess” because of her charitable work. And she was one of the leading Scottish ladies of the 17th century. Now,… Continue reading See the good Duchess at Kinneil

VOLUNTEERS have made a “clean sweep” over Kinneil Estate. Around 25 people helped collect more than 50 bags of rubbish during a litter-pick in the park today (Sunday). The clean-up was organised by Bo’ness Community Council, The Friends of Kinneil and Bonnie Bo’ness with the support of Falkirk Council. Madelene Hunt of the Community Council… Continue reading Volunteers clean up Kinneil

RESIDENTS are being invited to join in a community clean-up in Kinneil Estate on Sunday, April 19. The event has been organised by The Friends of Kinneil, Bonnie Bo’ness and Bo’ness Community Council. It will run from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Anyone wishing to take part should meet at the top car park, beside… Continue reading Help us clean-up Kinneil

SCHOOLCHILDREN followed in the footsteps of Roman soldiers this week – but instead of Caledonians, they declared war on pesky litter. Around 20 pupils and staff from Deanburn Primary School in Bo’ness took part in a clean-up near the line of the historic Roman Antonine Wall. Wednesday’s litter-pick, in the town’s Kinneil Estate, was part… Continue reading Pupils wage war on litter

A FRIENDS of Kinneil member has launched a new internet site, allowing people to have a virtual “walk” around Kinneil Estate and neighbouring Bo’ness. Stuart McMartin was one of the founding members of the Bo’ness charity. His Woodland Explorer uses satellite mapping and photography to help you explore areas from the comfort of your own… Continue reading Go for a virtual tour of Kinneil

THE UK and Scottish Culture Ministers met this week – and toured the Roman Antonine Wall across Falkirk District. UK Minister Barbara Follett MP arrived at Callendar Park in Falkirk on Tuesday to see the remains of the turf wall, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. She later met up with her Scottish counterpart, Mike… Continue reading Ministers visit Kinneil Roman Fortlet

Friends of Kinneil Blue Sky thinking Members of the Management Committee of The Friends of Kinneil recently took part in a “Blue Sky” evening to begin to develop a longer term strategy and vision for consideration by the charity. The committee selected key areas to explore and then identified where in the general approach that… Continue reading Group looks to the future