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
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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
Publication of Annual Report 2022/23
Read our Annual Report for 2022/23, 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 earlier this month on 6 November. The visit to Kinneil by His Majesty King Charles III was a particular highlight and honour[Photo credit: Falkirk… Continue reading Publication of Annual Report 2022/23
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 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
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