A NEW push to attract tourists to Bo’ness got underway this week. Bo’net – which represents dozens of groups in the town – updated and republished its free map and guide to attractions in the area. Copies will be available from local libraries and other outlets in the district. You can also download a PDF… Continue reading Bid to attract visitors to Estate and Nature Reserve
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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
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
Nearly 2000 visit Kinneil House in 2018
Nearly 2000 people visited Kinneil House in 2018 - over just eight open days. Figures collated by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) show that 1951 people went on a tour inside the building over the past year. HES worked with The Friends of Kinneil to run the open events, which were free of charge. They ran… Continue reading Nearly 2000 visit Kinneil House in 2018
Hallowe’en at Kinneil House: What you need to know
Attending the 2018 Hallowe'en open day at Kinneil House (on Sunday, October 28)? Here's some essential information. You can also read our press release here. WHEN: Open days usually take place around eight times a year. See the homepage of the Kinneil site - http://www.kinneil.org - for the 2018 dates. Normally there are no tours… Continue reading Hallowe’en at Kinneil House: What you need to know
Stirlingshire singers to appear at historic Kinneil House
Renaissance singers will entertain crowds at historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness this month. The Gargoyles of Gargunnock group will appear as part of a free open day. Visitors can step inside the mansion – and enjoy the music – from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 27. The event has been organised by… Continue reading Stirlingshire singers to appear at historic Kinneil House
Find out what’s Watt at Kinneil House
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness is open for free tours this Sunday afternoon (June 25). A costumed interpreter will be on hand to tell visitors about the mansion’s links with the Scots inventor James Watt. History fans can tour the inside of the building between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, with the last… Continue reading Find out what’s Watt at Kinneil House
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