Here's a copy of an open letter which the Friends of Kinneil are grateful to have had published in the Bo'ness Journal on 26 March, following up on a feature on the previous week's front page of the Journal about Falkirk Council's spending plans in the area. The Friends are asking for fresh impetus towards… Continue reading Future plans for Kinneil – letter to press
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Kinneil word search
New Year, new lockdown, and freezing weather... and a return for many to home schooling. To help pass the time, download and try our fiendish Kinneil Word Search. If anyone in the family has any questions about any of the words and phrases, and their relevance to the history and heritage of Kinneil, add them… Continue reading Kinneil word search
Publication of new research on Kinneil’s social value
A new independent research report on Kinneil's social value has been published by Liz Robson of the University of Stirling, forming part of a wider project also supported by Historic Environment Scotland. Several may remember speaking with Liz during the period of her field studies. Liz has posted an interesting blog feature on her project's… Continue reading Publication of new research on Kinneil’s social value
Kinneil Museum re-opens from Saturday 24 October
Falkirk Community Trust have today been delighted to announce the re-opening of Kinneil Museum on Saturday 24 October. In the statement on their web site, they said: "The museum has been subject to extensive safety testing and also meets the requirements of VisitScotland’s 'Good to Go' accreditation to further assure visitors that they are safe… Continue reading Kinneil Museum re-opens from Saturday 24 October
Autumn ‘Kinneil A to Z’ competition for children
With the local 'September weekend' school break approaching and further chances to explore our open spaces during the autumn ahead, the Friends of Kinneil are today launching a new competition for children to design an 'A to Z' of Kinneil, to celebrate its special value during 2020. Ian Shearer, Chairman of the Friends of Kinneil,… Continue reading Autumn ‘Kinneil A to Z’ competition for children
Free new outdoor audio tours and family quiz sheet for Kinneil Estate
Until the pandemic restrictions are lifted, Kinneil House and Kinneil Museum may sadly remain shut, but you can still visit the beautiful expanses of Kinneil Estate at any time. Discover 200 acres of open parkland, with 2,000 years of different layers of history - all in one site! If you have a smartphone, tablet or… Continue reading Free new outdoor audio tours and family quiz sheet for Kinneil Estate
Bid to attract visitors to Estate and Nature Reserve
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
Museum to re-open after New Year break
Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness is due to re-open after the New Year break on Thursday, January 3. It will then be open every day, except Tuesdays, from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free of charge. If you're enjoying a winter walk in Kinneil Estate, why not pop in?
Visit Kinneil Museum this yuletide
Out and about during the Christmas holidays? Pop in and visit Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness. The former 17th century coach house is the interpretative centre for the wonderful Kinneil Estate - and admission is free. The Museum is normally open six afternoons a week (12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m) - and closed on Tuesdays. It… Continue reading Visit Kinneil Museum this yuletide
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
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