Visitors are once again being invited to explore the historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness, where regular Saturday guided tours and walks are resuming from the Easter weekend for the 2024 season. The magnificent Kinneil House in Bo'ness Indoor tours of the house will be available every Saturday from 30 March until the end of September… Continue reading Kinneil House welcomes visitors for 2024 season of Saturday openings
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Engaging school pupils with Kinneil heritage: new film features partnership collaboration
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have worked with schools across Scotland to connect with their local heritage. Last year, HES sponsored a new pilot project in partnership with Illuminate UK, the Friends of Kinneil, and staff and pupils from Falkirk Council schools. The children at Deanburn and Bo'ness Public Primary Schools have explored the stories of… Continue reading Engaging school pupils with Kinneil heritage: new film features partnership collaboration
Kinneil House to re-open free for Silent Film Festival Saturday
Silent pictures and stories... Discover Kinneil House's unique 16th-Century 'Parable' Room Kinneil House will re-open free this Saturday, 23 March - the first public opening of 2024 - together with additional free film-related activities in adjacent Kinneil Museum. Historic Environment Scotland, supported by volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil, will be welcoming visitors to the… Continue reading Kinneil House to re-open free for Silent Film Festival Saturday
Free Kinneil House tours with a ghostly twist this Hallowe’en Saturday, 28 October
Book now for free family tours, with an eerie twist, inside historic Kinneil House this Saturday afternoon, 28 October. The return of this popular Hallowe'en-themed event is being organised by the Friends of Kinneil volunteers, in association with Historic Environment Scotland. Will the shy ghost of the 'White Lady' of Kinneil House be spotted this… Continue reading Free Kinneil House tours with a ghostly twist this Hallowe’en Saturday, 28 October
Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 23 September
Come and view Kinneil House, see a Roman encampment, and enjoy family activities, crafts and games this Saturday, 23 September. See the spectacle of the Antonine Guard's encampment Historic Scotland, supported by volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil, are opening the house for free from 10am-4pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm), in support of the national… Continue reading Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 23 September
Kinneil Hill Climb to return this weekend, 2-3 September: historic racing cars on Scotland’s oldest track
Around 80 historic racing cars from across the UK will be tackling Scotland's oldest permanent race track this weekend as they follow in the path once raced by legendary Scottish drivers such as Sir Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark. The two-day event takes place at Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September.… Continue reading Kinneil Hill Climb to return this weekend, 2-3 September: historic racing cars on Scotland’s oldest track
Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday, 26 August, to mark International Bat Night
To mark International Bat Night 2023, book now for the return of this free, family-friendly, evening bat walk in historic Kinneil Estate! Discover the bats which fly at dusk around the historic monuments of Kinneil Estate International Bat Night is an annual celebration of bats which sees bat events for the public taking place across… Continue reading Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday, 26 August, to mark International Bat Night
Green Gym volunteering opportunity resumes at Kinneil Estate
Following the appointment of a new project officer, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) for Scotland are resuming their Green GymTM sessions at Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness on Thursday mornings between 10am and 1pm. The sessions are open to all volunteers from the community. These sessions are weekly and up to three hours in length. Volunteers can… Continue reading Green Gym volunteering opportunity resumes at Kinneil Estate
Kinneil welcomes His Majesty King Charles III
Kinneil House and Estate were very privileged to welcome His Majesty King Charles III for a royal visit on Monday 3 July – the highlight of the commemorations of the centenary of the house first coming into public ownership, and the estate becoming a public park, in 1922-3. His Majesty King Charles III visiting Kinneil… Continue reading Kinneil welcomes His Majesty King Charles III
Visit Kinneil House this Saturday, 1 July – plus free ‘Coronation Crafting’ activity
Visitors to Bo'ness who are staying with family for the Fair, or coming to view the Arches around the town, have an added treat this year: Kinneil House will be open this Saturday, 1 July, for guided tours of the interiors, including the renowned painted rooms, at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Limited availability… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House this Saturday, 1 July – plus free ‘Coronation Crafting’ activity
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