Head along to a free film showing at Bo'ness Library on Friday evening, organised by Falkirk Libraries - part of the James Watt Bicentenary weekend and celebrating the life and work of the Scottish inventor, engineer and scientist. A series of films will be shown on the night, including a short film about Watt’s cottage… Continue reading Free James Watt film show, Bo’ness Library, Friday 23 August 7pm – plus exhibition
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Historic Kinneil House open for free guided tours on 23 & 25 August
Historic Kinneil House will be open for free guided tours this Friday and Sunday - 23 & 25 August. Tours run from 10am till 4pm, with the last admission at 3pm, and must be reserved online in advance of the tour date via http://www.historicenvironment.scot/events . Availability is limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. The… Continue reading Historic Kinneil House open for free guided tours on 23 & 25 August
‘Watt a Day!’ free family event at Kinneil Estate on 25 August
Come along to free family activities in Kinneil Estate from 1-4pm on Sunday 25 August, organised by the Great Place Falkirk project team to celebrate the life and work of the great Scottish engineer James Watt - who was working secretly with Dr John Roebuck at Kinneil exactly 250 years ago on the development of… Continue reading ‘Watt a Day!’ free family event at Kinneil Estate on 25 August
Historic Environment Scotland commit to increase access to Kinneil House
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has expressed commitment to increasing access and improving the visitor experience at Kinneil House, as they publicise further details of the forthcoming series of free open dates at Kinneil House, supported by the Friends of Kinneil and Falkirk Community Trust. Read the full story and check out the dates on HES's news… Continue reading Historic Environment Scotland commit to increase access to Kinneil House
Discover local history in libraries
Libraries across Falkirk District are hosting special events to celebrate local history. The talks and celebratory events will include a presentation on the partnership of James Watt and Dr John Roebuck - and their links to Kinneil House and the Carron Iron Works. This evening talk is taking place on May 21 in Larbert Library.… Continue reading Discover local history in libraries
Discover James Watt at Kinneil House on April 27
• Free tours inside mansion from noon • Additional guided visits to Watt’s cottage workshop Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness is opening its doors for free tours on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The A-listed mansion – which boasts some of the finest Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland – will be open from noon to 4… Continue reading Discover James Watt at Kinneil House on April 27
See inside Kinneil House on March 23
History fans can get a peek inside historic Kinneil House, Bo'ness, on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The Friends of Kinneil charity has teamed up with Historic Environment Scotland to run free tours inside the mansion, which dates back to the 16th century. Tours will run from noon to 4 p.m., with the last admission at… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on March 23
Speaker praises Watt at annual supper
The Friends of Kinneil welcomed Dr Nina Baker as guest speaker at the charity's annual James Watt Supper on Friday, January 18. She gave an entertaining and educational speech on James Watt - who did early work to improve the steam engine at Kinneil Estate. Dr Baker is a former Councillor/Baillie of Glasgow City Council.… Continue reading Speaker praises Watt at annual supper
Special year to celebrate James Watt
He was one of the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution. He became so famous his name was used to denote a unit of energy. Now – in 2019 – heritage chiefs are going “full steam ahead” with efforts to honour him. Today, January 5, marks the 250th anniversary of the patent of James Watt’s “separate… Continue reading Special year to celebrate James Watt
Discover James Watt
The year 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of inventor James Watt - who did early work to develop the steam engine here at Kinneil. A new website http://www.jameswatt.scot gives more information on the man and his legacy and highlights sites to visit, including Kinneil. It's been supported by a number of partners… Continue reading Discover James Watt
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