One of Falkirk district’s most historic buildings is opening its doors for free tours this weekend. Kinneil House in Bo’ness – which boasts amazing renaissance wall paintings – will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19, 2016 (last admission 11.30 a.m.) The open morning is to support the Hippodrome Festival of… Continue reading Do a House call at Kinneil this Saturday
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James Watt Supper 2016
James Watt Supper 2016
Children give their verdict on Kinneil House and Museum
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
Audio: Volunteer drop-in event at Kinneil Museum
The Friends of Kinneil charity is holding a free drop-in event at Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness today (Saturday, June 6), from 1-4 p.m. It's a great opportunity to find out about the group and how you can get involved. Click the audio link below to find out more. Or read the full story here
Fancy volunteering? Make Friends over a cuppa …
A charity is launching a search for new volunteers. The Friends of Kinneil will stage a drop-in day at Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness this Saturday afternoon (June 6, 2015). The group is even offering free cake and coffee to encourage people to come forward. The campaign is being launched during national Volunteers Week, which aims… Continue reading Fancy volunteering? Make Friends over a cuppa …
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
Get on your Way to Kinneil for a world-class weekend
Open afternoons at Kinneil House on April 18 and 19 Events mark World Heritage Day and first anniversary of launch of John Muir Way Costumed interpreter, ranger walks, and giveaways (see info). Free admission to House and revamped Kinneil Museum House open noon to 3 p.m. both days - museum open until 4 p.m. Historic… Continue reading Get on your Way to Kinneil for a world-class weekend
Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
Charity launches on A CHARITY has tapped into the world’s biggest social networking site to keep in contact with local people. The Friends of Kinneil – which promotes Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness – now has a dedicated section on Facebook, allowing local people to easily follow its activities. Just visit http://www.facebook.com/kinneil and “like” the group.… Continue reading Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
Friends visit Lennoxlove
MEMBERS of the charity The Friends of Kinneil have visited the historic home of the Dukes of Hamilton. A party from the group had an exclusive tour around Lennoxlove, near Haddington, today (Sunday). The House, dating back 700 years, is home to the Hamilton family's extensive art collection and items belonging to Mary Queen of… Continue reading Friends visit Lennoxlove
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