Museum building wins reprieve from dark clouds overhead There was relief after yesterday's full meeting of Falkirk Council, where Councillors across parties supported a plea by a deputation from the Friends of Kinneil asking them to rethink a proposal on their agenda to close Kinneil Museum later this year. Councillors were urged to commit strongly… Continue reading Museum wins reprieve – and impetus towards strategic tourism & heritage plan
Category: Kinneil House
Dismay at Council proposal to close Kinneil Museum
The Friends of Kinneil are dismayed by proposals, tabled ahead of Falkirk Council's meeting on 30 January, to close Kinneil Museum later this year at the end of September. The Friends are urging Councillors across parties to reject the proposals and allow more time for the Council's own overall strategic plan for Kinneil Estate to… Continue reading Dismay at Council proposal to close Kinneil Museum
Victorian paintings of Kinneil re-discovered & shown to Friends
Two of the earliest known framed paintings of Kinneil House and Estate have been re-discovered and shown to the Friends of Kinneil at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month. The two paintings are by the Victorian Edinburgh artist, William Woolard, who is known for his depictions of typical Scottish scenes including several interesting works… Continue reading Victorian paintings of Kinneil re-discovered & shown to Friends
Free Kinneil House tours with a ghostly twist this Hallowe’en Saturday, 26 October
Book now for free family tours, with an eerie twist, inside historic Kinneil House this Saturday afternoon, 26 October. The return of this popular Hallowe'en-themed event is being organised by the Friends of Kinneil volunteers, in association with Historic Environment Scotland. Will the shy ghost of the 'White Lady' of Kinneil House be spotted this… Continue reading Free Kinneil House tours with a ghostly twist this Hallowe’en Saturday, 26 October
Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 28 September
Come and view Kinneil House, see a Roman encampment alongside mediaeval re-enactors and other family activities this Saturday, 28 September. See the spectacle of the Antonine Guard's encampment Historic Scotland are opening the house for free from 10am-4pm in support of the national 'Doors Open Day' scheme. For this date only, there is no need… Continue reading Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 28 September
250 years since James Watt headed south
This week marks 250 years since James Watt's momentous journey southwards to Birmingham, as he left Scotland to continue the development of his most famous invention - the condensing steam engine - in a new working relationship with the energetic businessman Matthew Boulton. The partnership of Boulton and Watt would eventually lead to great commercial… Continue reading 250 years since James Watt headed south
Special Antonine Wall exhibition at Kinneil House this year
After last year’s success in offering regular guided tours, the interiors of Kinneil House in Bo’ness are now open again for the summer season. Visitors can book guided tours run by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) every Saturday, and the surrounding 200-acre parkland and neighbouring free museum are open year-round. The Friends of Kinneil volunteers are… Continue reading Special Antonine Wall exhibition at Kinneil House this year
Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days
The Friends of Kinneil volunteers are once again to offer a free weekly guided outdoor walk in Kinneil Estate at 12 noon on most Saturdays during the main visitor season. This will add to the experience for visitors coming to Kinneil for the regular Saturday tours inside Kinneil House, by also showing some of the… Continue reading Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days
Kinneil House welcomes visitors for 2024 season of Saturday openings
Visitors are once again being invited to explore the historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness, where regular Saturday guided tours and walks are resuming from the Easter weekend for the 2024 season. The magnificent Kinneil House in Bo'ness Indoor tours of the house will be available every Saturday from 30 March until the end of September… Continue reading Kinneil House welcomes visitors for 2024 season of Saturday openings
Engaging school pupils with Kinneil heritage: new film features partnership collaboration
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have worked with schools across Scotland to connect with their local heritage. Last year, HES sponsored a new pilot project in partnership with Illuminate UK, the Friends of Kinneil, and staff and pupils from Falkirk Council schools. The children at Deanburn and Bo'ness Public Primary Schools have explored the stories of… Continue reading Engaging school pupils with Kinneil heritage: new film features partnership collaboration
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