One of Falkirk district’s most historic buildings is opening its doors for free tours this weekend. Kinneil House in Bo’ness – which boasts amazing renaissance wall paintings – will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19, 2016 (last admission 11.30 a.m.) The open morning is to support the Hippodrome Festival of… Continue reading Do a House call at Kinneil this Saturday
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James Watt Supper 2016
James Watt Supper 2016
Review Kinneil on TripAdvisor
If you’ve recently visited Kinneil House, Museum and Estate, we hope you’ve enjoyed your visit. You can also leave a review (we hope positive!) on TripAdvisor: Review Kinneil House Review Kinneil Museum Kinneil Museum and the wider Kinneil Estate are managed by Falkirk Community Trust on behalf of Falkirk Council. You can send comments directly… Continue reading Review Kinneil on TripAdvisor
Children give their verdict on Kinneil House and Museum
The Friends of Kinneil charity has been working with local children to raise the profile of Kinneil House in Bo’ness. Supported by Historic Scotland and Falkirk Community Trust, the group organised a special schools day in May this year. Comments from visiting children from Bo’ness Public School are published below. The School’s primary four is… Continue reading Children give their verdict on Kinneil House and Museum
Plant sale at Kinneil on June 20 and 21
Falkirk Council's annual plant sale takes place at Kinneil Nursery within Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Please note the park is also being used for a corporate event that weekend, so it could be busier than normal. Kinneil Museum will also… Continue reading Plant sale at Kinneil on June 20 and 21
John Muir Way events
Events are taking place at Kinneil and around Falkirk District to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the new John Muir Way. They include a free open weekend at Kinneil House on April 18 and 19, 2015: Kinneil House will be open from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) on April… Continue reading John Muir Way events
Action plan to promote Scotland’s Roman Wall
A local action plan to promote and enhance sites along the Roman Antonine Wall – including Kinneil Estate – has been supported by Falkirk Council. New signs, better interpretation – and possibly a national trail along the Antonine Wall – are some of the ideas being proposed by a five-year action plan for the World… Continue reading Action plan to promote Scotland’s Roman Wall
Masterplan for Kinneil Estate approved
An ambitious plan to attract new funding into historic Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness has been endorsed by Falkirk Council’s Executive Committee. The Kinneil Estate Masterplan outlines a range of opportunities for the park, which is dominated by the imposing Kinneil House, dating back to the 15th century. Suggested improvements could make the site more attractive… Continue reading Masterplan for Kinneil Estate approved
Scotsman praise for Kinneil
Kinneil Estate and Nature Reserve have been highlighted by The Scotsman newspaper as its "Walk of the Week". Read the article here.
Time for a walk in the park
THE SUN is shining in Bo’ness – and it’s a great time for a walk in the park. Pick up a guide to Kinneil Estate from Kinneil Museum or download a copy from http://www.kinneil.org.uk/tour . . . – and check out at the same link the basic audio guides to Kinneil (recorded during a history… Continue reading Time for a walk in the park
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