Walk the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site Step back along a 2,000-year timeline to the Roman era! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have an added Roman theme. Come along this Saturday, 28 May, at 2pm to join the walk, led by volunteer guides from the Friends of… Continue reading Step back in time to the Roman era this Saturday
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Kinneil story-telling walk for children this Saturday
Bring the children to hear the stories of Kinneil! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have a special appeal to children and families. Come along this Saturday, 21 May, at 2pm for the story-telling walk, led by volunteer guides from the Friends of Kinneil. No need to book, just turn up… Continue reading Kinneil story-telling walk for children this Saturday
Friends volunteers host weekly guided outdoor walk for summer Saturdays
With summer beckoning and the visitor season getting busier as people enjoy the recent easing of restrictions, the Friends of Kinneil volunteers will now be offering a free weekly guided walk at 2pm on Saturday afternoons until further notice at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. The programme of outdoor tours began in March, but until now… Continue reading Friends volunteers host weekly guided outdoor walk for summer Saturdays
Centenary of public heritage at Kinneil
This year and next will be the Centenary of Kinneil Estate and Kinneil House first transferring into becoming publicly-owned and -run heritage assets, and a much-loved park for the leisure and enjoyment of people from near and far. On this day, 13th April, 100 years ago in 1922, the press first reported on the astounding… Continue reading Centenary of public heritage at Kinneil
New virtual guided tour inside Kinneil House
A new guided tour from the Friends of Kinneil volunteer group around the artistic treasures inside Kinneil House is now available, from the comfort of your own home. Thanks to new collaborations, Great Place Falkirk has released exciting updates to the Falkirk Explored app, allowing users to discover more about the people, culture, and nature… Continue reading New virtual guided tour inside Kinneil House
New for December! – Christmas Hidden Heritage Trail + free gift
Doug the archaeology mole has gone all festive! Visit Kinneil this festive season and do the Christmas version of the Hidden Heritage Trail! Follow the frosty trail, answer the quiz, and then complete the special snowy challenge inside Kinneil Museum to collect your sticker and free gift! Starts on Saturday 4th December. Pick up a… Continue reading New for December! – Christmas Hidden Heritage Trail + free gift
Ghostly twist to Saturday tour this Hallowe’en weekend
The Friends of Kinneil's free outdoor walking tour outside Kinneil House and Kirk this Saturday, 30 October, at 2pm (weather permitting) will have an eerie Hallowe'en twist. The family-friendly tour will last around an hour, and will feature some of the stories of Kinneil House and Estate. All ages welcome. Will visitors spot Kinneil's 'White… Continue reading Ghostly twist to Saturday tour this Hallowe’en weekend
Councillors call for progress on overall strategy for Kinneil
At yesterday's meeting of Falkirk Council's Executive Committee, Councillors across parties supported calls for progress on the main elements of the overall Kinneil Estate Masterplan, agreed in 2015 and intended to run until 2025. During a debate on proposals for the walled garden area, just part of the approximately 200-acre historic parkland, the Labour group… Continue reading Councillors call for progress on overall strategy for Kinneil
Publication of Annual Report 2020/21
Find out more about what the Friends of Kinneil have continued to do over the past challenging year: read the Annual Report for 2020/21, as presented at the AGM held on 4 October. The magnificent 16th/17th Century Kinneil House on a recent sunny autumn day We are always on the look-out for more people to… Continue reading Publication of Annual Report 2020/21
Family fun at Kinneil Estate this weekend!
A fun family day is taking place at Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, on Saturday 25 September. The free event, hosted by Great Place Falkirk with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will celebrate the history of the Falkirk area with excavations, games, heritage tents, re-enactments, and more. It’s part of The Big Dig –… Continue reading Family fun at Kinneil Estate this weekend!
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