As part of its support for Festival of Museums 2017, The Friends of Kinneil charity set up a pop-up art studio outside Kinneil Museum on Sunday. Youngsters visiting the Museum and neighbouring Kinneil House got busy making wonderful creations. Pictures from the art session are included below. Just click any of them to see a… Continue reading Friends get to the art of the matter
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Two chances for free tours inside Kinneil House
Heritage fans will get two opportunities to tour a historic mansion for free this weekend. Kinneil House in Bo’ness is running an open evening on Friday night (May 19), followed by an open afternoon on Sunday (May 21). The events have been organised to support activities for the Festival of Museums and the Museums at… Continue reading Two chances for free tours inside Kinneil House
Fun for all the family during Festival of Museums
Families are set to flock to local heritage sites as one of Scotland’s biggest cultural festivals gets underway. Kinneil House and Museum in Bo’ness, the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and Callendar House in Falkirk are just some of the attractions taking part in this year’s Festival of Museums. Organisers say the Scotland-wide event is the… Continue reading Fun for all the family during Festival of Museums
Discover the Duchess at Kinneil this Sunday
A costumed interpreter will entertain crowds at historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness this Sunday (April 23, 2017). There will also be free tours of the mansion between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) The property, the centrepiece of Kinneil Estate, boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. The open… Continue reading Discover the Duchess at Kinneil this Sunday
Great events on the John Muir Way at Kinneil
Walkers and history fans are being urged to explore the John Muir Way this April, with a series of events across the 134-mile route. In Bo’ness, there’s a walk from Kinneil to Blackness Castle and back. There will also be a free open day at Kinneil House, with a costumed interpreter organised to take people… Continue reading Great events on the John Muir Way at Kinneil
Do a House call at Kinneil this Saturday
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
Coming to Kinneil House for Halloween? Read this …
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness hosts its last open day of 2015 on Saturday, October 31 … Halloween. There will be free spooky tours for families to enjoy. Kinneil Museum, next to the House, will also be open. If you’re coming along, here are a few things to bear in mind. Kinneil House will be… Continue reading Coming to Kinneil House for Halloween? Read this …
Review Kinneil on TripAdvisor
If you’ve recently visited Kinneil House, Museum and Estate, we hope you’ve enjoyed your visit. You can also leave a review (we hope positive!) on TripAdvisor: Review Kinneil House Review Kinneil Museum Kinneil Museum and the wider Kinneil Estate are managed by Falkirk Community Trust on behalf of Falkirk Council. You can send comments directly… Continue reading Review Kinneil on TripAdvisor
Singers bring Kinneil House alive with sound of music
Singers specialising in renaissance and medieval music are set to entertain visitors at Kinneil House in Bo'ness. The Gargoyles of Gargunnock group will appear at the next free open day at the mansion on Saturday, August 29. Visitors will be able to enjoy their songs in addition to marvelling at the building, which boasts some… Continue reading Singers bring Kinneil House alive with sound of music
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
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