Author: Friends of Kinneil

LOCAL history lovers are being given the chance to obtain a 2007 calendar showcasing Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness.The calendar can be downloaded for free from this website and printed out using any home colour printer. The idea is the brainchild of The Friends of Kinneil, set up last May to promote and enhance the historic estate.… Continue reading 2007 Calendar up for grabs

CARING volunteers have spread some Christmas cheer - by donating a real Christmas tree and decorations to Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness. Members of The Friends of Kinneil made the gift as part of their work to promote and enhance the historic building and its surrounding estate. Chairman Adrian Mahoney said: "The Friends have worked incredibly hard… Continue reading Gift of Christmas at Kinneil

FREE open days at historic Kinneil House last weekend attracted more than 400 visitors. The Bo'ness mansion - said to be haunted by the ghost of a "White Lady" - was open for three hours each day on Saturday and Sunday, as part of the run-up to Hallowe'en. The imposing building boasts renaissance wall paintings… Continue reading Success for Hallowe’en event

A HAUNTED house is opening its doors to the public - just a few days before Hallowe'en. Kinneil House in Bo'ness -which boasts its own "White Lady" - will provide free access to visitors on Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29 from 12 noon until 3 p.m. The imposing mansion is said to be haunted… Continue reading Haunted house open this weekend

A LEAFLET campaign has been launched to promote historic Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. The 5000 flyers have been produced by the group The Friends of Kinneil in a response to pleas from local residents for better promotion of the parkland. A spokesperson said: "Local people have told us that Kinneil Estate is a magical place, but… Continue reading Bid to attract visitors

THE aristocratic family behind the development of Bo'ness is showing off its treasures in an exhibition at this year's Edinburgh Festival. The Duke of Hamilton's family collection includes the death mask of Mary, Queen of Scots and the ill-fated queen's sapphire ring. Also on show will be Sir Godfrey Kneller's painting of the third Duchess… Continue reading Historic treasures on show

AROUND 2000 people have backed a campaign to save a Falkirk district museum. The residents have signed a petition calling on Falkirk Council to retain and enhance the threatened Kinneil Museum on the outskirts of Bo’ness. Campaigners say the building is part of a site of “national importance”. The local authority announced in February controversial… Continue reading 2000 back campaign

The Friends of Kinneil held its inaugural meeting on May 16, 2006, in the Barony Theatre Bo'ness. A minute of the meeting can be read on this site.  INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF KINNEIL Held in the Barony Theatre Bo’ness on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Present: Pandora Summerfield, CVS Falkirk; David Breeze, Historic Scotland;… Continue reading Friends inaugural meeting

THE ROMAN heritage of Bo’ness will be put under the spotlight next week. Dr. David Breeze of Historic Scotland will talk about his work to help win World Heritage Site status for the Antonine Wall, which runs from the town to Old Kilpatrick, near Glasgow. The former chief inspector of ancient monuments will also talk… Continue reading Town’s Roman heritage under the spotlight

HISTORY lovers are getting a chance to walk back in time this Easter . . . . A guided historical tour of Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness is being held on Monday, April 17, 2006. The free event has been organised by a new group, The Friends of Kinneil, with the support of CVS Falkirk District… Continue reading Walk back in time this Easter at Kinneil