Museum building wins reprieve from dark clouds overhead There was relief after yesterday's full meeting of Falkirk Council, where Councillors across parties supported a plea by a deputation from the Friends of Kinneil asking them to rethink a proposal on their agenda to close Kinneil Museum later this year. Councillors were urged to commit strongly… Continue reading Museum wins reprieve – and impetus towards strategic tourism & heritage plan
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Dismay at Council proposal to close Kinneil Museum
The Friends of Kinneil are dismayed by proposals, tabled ahead of Falkirk Council's meeting on 30 January, to close Kinneil Museum later this year at the end of September. The Friends are urging Councillors across parties to reject the proposals and allow more time for the Council's own overall strategic plan for Kinneil Estate to… Continue reading Dismay at Council proposal to close Kinneil Museum
Publication of Annual Report 2023/24
Read our Annual Report for 2023/4, containing a short review of activities and progress at Kinneil over the past year, as presented at the AGM of the Friends of Kinneil, held in November. Our Chair, Eileen Jackson, reports on the year's activities to our AGM We are always on the look-out for more people to… Continue reading Publication of Annual Report 2023/24
Victorian paintings of Kinneil re-discovered & shown to Friends
Two of the earliest known framed paintings of Kinneil House and Estate have been re-discovered and shown to the Friends of Kinneil at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month. The two paintings are by the Victorian Edinburgh artist, William Woolard, who is known for his depictions of typical Scottish scenes including several interesting works… Continue reading Victorian paintings of Kinneil re-discovered & shown to Friends
Free Kinneil House tours with a ghostly twist this Hallowe’en Saturday, 26 October
Book now for free family tours, with an eerie twist, inside historic Kinneil House this Saturday afternoon, 26 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, 26 October
Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 28 September
Come and view Kinneil House, see a Roman encampment alongside mediaeval re-enactors and other family activities this Saturday, 28 September. See the spectacle of the Antonine Guard's encampment Historic Scotland are opening the house for free from 10am-4pm in support of the national 'Doors Open Day' scheme. For this date only, there is no need… Continue reading Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 28 September
Step Back Into Science at Kinneil – free event, Monday 6 May
Head to Kinneil Estate on the holiday Monday, 6 May, for a free event for all the family as part of this year's Falkirk Science Festival. 'Step Back Into Science' is the newest addition to this year's festival. Take a step back in time - with an area rich in science history, engulf yourself with… Continue reading Step Back Into Science at Kinneil – free event, Monday 6 May
Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days
The Friends of Kinneil volunteers are once again to offer a free weekly guided outdoor walk in Kinneil Estate at 12 noon on most Saturdays during the main visitor season. This will add to the experience for visitors coming to Kinneil for the regular Saturday tours inside Kinneil House, by also showing some of the… Continue reading Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days
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
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