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Residents are being asked to find out more about plans to recreate the orchard beside Kinneil House in Bo’ness. Forth Environment Link will be setting up a stall next to Kinneil Museum on Saturday, August 29, as part of the Kinneil House open day taking place at the same time. Pop along, hear about the… Continue reading Apple cake (and fun for kids) on offer at Kinneil

Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for free tours this Saturday (August 29, 2015) from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) Visitors will be treated to music from renaissance singers the Gargoyles of Gargunnock. There will also be a consultation on plans to recreate an orchard in the grounds of… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House for free

Kinneil House in Bo'ness will be open for free tours on Saturday, August 29, 2015. It's part of a series of open events at the historic mansion, which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. Visitors will be able to explore part of the building between noon and 3 p.m. (last admission… Continue reading Do a House tour on August 29

RESIDENTS are being asked to share their views on plans to recreate the historic orchard at Kinneil House in Bo'ness. Forth Environment Link (FEL) is carrying out an online consultation (via http://j.mp/orchard-survey). It is also asking people to come along and share their views at the next Kinneil House open day on Saturday, August 29.… Continue reading Kinneil could be a plum site for an orchard

This September the Inner Forth Festival is taking place across the Forth Valley area – including the Bo’ness and Kinneil areas. The programme has been organised by the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative, in association with local partners and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Events are FREE – although you may have to book in… Continue reading Inner Forth festival this September

There are lots of great ways you can support Kinneil Estate and Nature Reserve in Bo’ness – and some don’t cost a penny! PAY A VISIT! Kinneil House and Museum benefits from public funding. Growing tourist numbers helps attract continuing support. Best of all, the House (open on selected days) and Museum (open all year)… Continue reading How you can help us at Kinneil

THE image looks fimiliar: a Bo’ness Fair Queen, flanked by her courtiers and fairies and flower girls. But take a closer look. For this is an image of the SECOND Bo’ness Fair, way back in 1898. Queen Clarence MacCauley and her retinue were pictured by photographer Alexander Dufton outside historic Kinneil House, one of the… Continue reading Have a Fair old time at Kinneil

Pupils from Bo'ness Public School had a great day out - exploring the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway. The visit - which included a trip on a vintage train - was organised by Maria Ford, chair of The Friends of Kinneil, with funding support from the Bo'ness Real Ale Appreciation Society. The Friends have been working… Continue reading Youngsters visit steam railway

History fans are in for a treat. Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - is open for free tours this Saturday (June 27). The mansion dates back to the 15th century and was once home to the Dukes of Hamilton. Historian Ian Scott will also… Continue reading See inside historic mansion – and get free tour of surrounding estate

Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness is open for free tours between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday June 27, 2015. It’s part of a series of open days run by Historic Scotland and The Friends of Kinneil charity. Kinneil Museum will also be open that afternoon. Admission to both properties is free of charge. More… Continue reading Kinneil House open on June 27