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Kinneil House to re-open free for Silent Film Festival Saturday

Silent pictures and stories... Discover Kinneil House's unique 16th-Century 'Parable' Room Kinneil House will re-open free this Saturday, 23 March - the first public opening of 2024 - together with additional free film-related activities in adjacent Kinneil Museum. Historic Environment Scotland, supported by volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil, will be welcoming visitors to the… Continue reading Kinneil House to re-open free for Silent Film Festival Saturday

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Free Kinneil House tours with a ghostly twist this Hallowe’en Saturday, 28 October

Book now for free family tours, with an eerie twist, inside historic Kinneil House this Saturday afternoon, 28 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, 28 October

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Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 23 September

Come and view Kinneil House, see a Roman encampment, and enjoy family activities, crafts and games this Saturday, 23 September. See the spectacle of the Antonine Guard's encampment Historic Scotland, supported by volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil, are opening the house for free from 10am-4pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm), in support of the national… Continue reading Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ this Saturday, 23 September

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Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday, 26 August, to mark International Bat Night

To mark International Bat Night 2023, book now for the return of this free, family-friendly, evening bat walk in historic Kinneil Estate! Discover the bats which fly at dusk around the historic monuments of Kinneil Estate International Bat Night is an annual celebration of bats which sees bat events for the public taking place across… Continue reading Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday, 26 August, to mark International Bat Night

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Kinneil welcomes His Majesty King Charles III

Kinneil House and Estate were very privileged to welcome His Majesty King Charles III for a royal visit on Monday 3 July – the highlight of the commemorations of the centenary of the house first coming into public ownership, and the estate becoming a public park, in 1922-3. His Majesty King Charles III visiting Kinneil… Continue reading Kinneil welcomes His Majesty King Charles III

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Visit Kinneil House this Saturday, 1 July – plus free ‘Coronation Crafting’ activity

Visitors to Bo'ness who are staying with family for the Fair, or coming to view the Arches around the town, have an added treat this year: Kinneil House will be open this Saturday, 1 July, for guided tours of the interiors, including the renowned painted rooms, at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Limited availability… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House this Saturday, 1 July – plus free ‘Coronation Crafting’ activity

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Coronation crafting & creativity at Kinneil House this Saturday, 24 June

Children, young people and families can take part in some free 'Coronation Crafting' at Kinneil House this Saturday, 24 June, between 10.30am and 2 pm alongside Historic Environment Scotland's opening of the house that day. They can make their very own crown to celebrate the recent Coronation of King Charles III, and the upcoming Coronation… Continue reading Coronation crafting & creativity at Kinneil House this Saturday, 24 June

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Kinneil story-telling tour for children this Saturday, 17 June

Bring the children to hear the stories of Kinneil! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have a special appeal to children and families. Come along this Saturday, 17 June, at 12 noon for the story-telling walk, led by one of our volunteer guides from the Friends of Kinneil. It will be… Continue reading Kinneil story-telling tour for children this Saturday, 17 June

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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 new Saturday tours inside Kinneil House, by also showing some of… Continue reading Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days

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Easter Saturday and Sunday at Kinneil

Kinneil House is now open for guided tours of the interiors, including the renowned painted rooms, every Saturday at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Limited availability - book tickets via the Historic Environment Scotland web page for Kinneil House. This Saturday, 8 April, volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil are also organising a free… Continue reading Easter Saturday and Sunday at Kinneil