Author: Friends of Kinneil

THE Friends of Kinneil held its annual general meeting on Tuesday, June 3, in St. Mary's Church Hall, Bo'ness. Acting chair David Broughton presented a report on the charity's activities for the past year. You can view this presentation online, clicking the picture below. The AGM - which was well attended by members - also… Continue reading Friends hold AGM

DOZENS of volunteers have helped clean-up Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. They took part in a weekend litter pick organised by Bo'ness Community Council, in conjunction with Bonnie Bo'ness and The Friends of Kinneil. Around 100 bags of rubbish were collected during a two-hour stint in the historic parkland. Around 50 people - from toddlers to pensioners -… Continue reading Clean up success

BO'NESS Community Council is organising a litter clean-up at Kinneil Estate on Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The Friends of Kinneil is supporting the event alongwith Bonnie Bo'ness. If you'd like to come along and give your support, please meet at the top car park (next to the woods) for 10… Continue reading Litter pick at Kinneil

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A NEW guidebook is encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.Falkirk Council's Ranger Service has produced the new booklet to promote a range of free guided walks and events throughout 2008, including several around Kinneil. The Outdoor Events Diary is available from libraries and other council outlets, tourist offices, and online from… Continue reading Free guided walks on offer

THOUSANDS of people across Scotland flocked to Historic Scotland's Free Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. At Kinneil House in Bo'ness more than 500 people visited the historic A-listed mansion over two afternoons. Visitor numbers were boosted by free train trips from Bo'ness Station to Kinneil, run by the SRPS in conjunction with the Journal and… Continue reading 500 visit Kinneil during Free Weekend

KINNEIL House is opening for a series of open days this year. There are also lots of other activities in Kinneil Estate. Don't miss anything by signing up for FREE email alerts from The Friends of Kinneil. Just click this link, fill in your details and we'll send you regular updates.

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness is joining dozens of historic buildings in Scotland and opening its doors for free this weekend. The A-listed building - which houses some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will provide access to visitors on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. The opening has been organised… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House for free this weekend

ONE of the occupants of Kinneil House - and his venture into the world of commercial pottery - is highlighted in a new website. Dr John Roebuck moved to the historic mansion in 1764. He ran coal mines in Bo'ness and worked with inventor James Watt. However, Roebuck hit money problems and became bankrupt. The… Continue reading Roebuck’s pottery in the spotlight

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for a series of free open days in 2008. The A-listed building - which houses some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will provide access to visitors on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. There will also be further free days on… Continue reading Free open days at Kinneil House