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
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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
Roman videos
FIND out more about the Antonine Wall and the Frontiers of the Roman Empire by clicking the videos below. (This page was updated in May 2021.) Also check out the official Antonine Wall website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlXp_ZJHX0U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4yvY4mdHBc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXg8H2zzyC4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcXZTQG5XJ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LcMVlTBBBg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-5EpawQjYE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPjw-d9nP5g
Audio: About Kinneil House
Historian Ian Scott, of Falkirk Local History Society, introduces the magnificent Kinneil House, which dominates Kinneil Estate. See inside the House on April 16 and 17. Please note that the clip is in two parts. Click the players to hear the sound files.
Tour Kinneil
THERE'S lots of exciting things to see in Kinneil Estate. If you're visiting for the first time, why not try this guided tour? It's one of a series of walks in a new guide, published by Falkirk Council. Copies of the guide are available for free from Kinneil Museum and other Council outlets. You can… Continue reading Tour Kinneil
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