Category: Kinneil Museum

The Friends of Kinneil are disappointed by the approval today by Falkirk Council's Executive Committee of a proposed new 10-year 'Masterplan' for Kinneil Estate despite the concerns about its flaws. Masterplan adopted despite concerns on its content, and uncertainty around facilities for visitors The document was adopted after a Labour motion for delay to allow… Continue reading Concerns as flawed 10-year Masterplan adopted

The Friends of Kinneil will next week urge Falkirk Councillors across parties not to approve a proposed new 10-year 'Masterplan' for historic Kinneil Estate until more work is done on it, firmer commitments are included, and uncertainty around the future of the estate's main existing visitor facilities is resolved. New 10-year plan to improve visitor… Continue reading New Kinneil Masterplan needs more work, Friends to tell Councillors

Everyone interested in Kinneil Estate is encouraged to make their voices heard as Falkirk Council have begun a consultation on a draft new 10-year 'Masterplan' for 2026-36 for Kinneil Estate. The consultation includes a survey and six drop-in sessions* in Bo'ness where people can find out more from Council staff and express their views. All… Continue reading Have your say on deficient Kinneil plans

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

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